Solid solution compositions and use in cardiovascular disease

ABSTRACT

The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.

This continuation-in-part application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 120 to U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 13/365,824, filed Feb. 3, 2012, a continuation-in-part application that claims priority to patent application PCT/GB2011/052115, filed Oct. 31, 2011, an international patent application that claims priority to GB 1018289.7, filed Oct. 29, 2010, and claims priority to patent application U.S. Ser. No. 13/365,828, filed Feb. 3, 2012, and claims priority to GB 1113730.4, filed Aug. 10, 2011, GB 1113729.6, filed Aug. 10, 2011, GB 1113728.8, filed Aug. 10, 2011, and GB 1101937.9, filed Feb. 4, 2011 and this continuation-in-part application claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/752,309, filed Jan. 14, 2013, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/752,356, filed Jan. 14, 2013, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Lipids constitute a broad group of naturally occurring hydrophobic or amphiphilic molecules that include fatty acids, glycerolipids, glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, saccharolipids, and polyketides, sterol lipids and prenol lipids. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules. Given these fundamental roles, all cells use and rely on lipids. One process used to transport lipids to cells involves apolipoproteins. Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind to lipids to form lipoproteins, which are the vehicles used for transporting the lipids, including triglycerides and cholesterol, through the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The lipid components of lipoproteins are not themselves soluble in water. However, because of their amphipathic properties, apolipoproteins and other amphipathic molecules (such as, e.g., phospholipids) can surround the lipids, creating the lipoprotein particle that is itself water-soluble, and can thus be carried through water-based circulation, i.e. blood and lymph, etc.

There five major groups of lipoprotein particles, and the lipoprotein density and type of apolipoproteins it contains determines the fate of the particle and its influence on metabolism. Chylomicrons are the largest lipoprotein particle and these particles carry triglycerides from the intestines to the liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles are large, triglyceride-rich lipoprotein secreted by the liver that transports triglycerides to adipose tissue and muscle. The third group lipoprotein particles are intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) particles, an intermediate between VLDL and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). IDL particles are formed when lipoprotein lipase removes triglycerides from VLDL particles in the capillaries and the return these smaller particles to the circulation. The IDL particles have lost most of their triglyceride, but they retain cholesteryl esters. Some of the IDL particles are rapidly taken up by the liver; others remain in circulation, where they undergo further triglyceride hydrolysis and are converted to LDL. LDL particles carry cholesterol from the liver to cells of the body, where these particles bind to LDL receptors that are subsequently endocytosed in vesicles form via clathrin-coated pits. After the clathrin coat is shed, the vesicles ultimately deliver the LDL to lysosomes where the cholesterol esters are hydrolyzed. The last group of lipoprotein particles is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles, which collect cholesterol from the body's tissues and bring it back to the liver.

High levels of lipids, e.g., cholesterol, and/or lipoprotein particles, e.g., VLDL, IDL, and/or LDL can have deleterious effects on the cardiovascular system. For example, as a major extracellular carrier of cholesterol, LDL plays important physiologic roles in cellular function and regulation of metabolic pathways. Cells have complex feedback mechanisms that ensure sufficient supply of cholesterol and prevent its excessive accumulation in the blood. However, under pathologic conditions of, e.g., hyperlipidemia, oxidative stress and/or genetic disorders, specific components of LDL become oxidized or otherwise modified, with a consequence that cholesterol transport by such modified LDL is diverted from its physiologic targets and accumulates in the blood.

One effect of this accumulation is the high amounts of cholesterol and/or LDL become embedded in the walls of blood vessels, an in so doing invokes an inflammatory response. In response to this inflammation, blood monocytes adhere to the endothelium, transmigrate into the subendothelial space, and differentiate toward macrophages. Macrophages, in turn, engulf the cholesterol deposits and modified LDL by phagoocytosis via scavenger receptors, which are distinct from LDL receptors. However, the adaptive mechanisms mediated by macrophages are not sufficient to process the uncontrolled cholesterol and/or LDL deposition seen under pathologic conditions. As a result, the lipid-laden macrophages transform into “foam cells” or “foamy cells” having a M1 phenotype. Both cholesterol/LDL deposition and the attendant foam cell-mediated pro-inflammatory reactions in the blood wall lead to the development of atherosclerotic lesions. Left untreated, this lipid accumulation and pro-inflammatory response result in the progression of the lesions, which eventually leads to a cardiovascular disease.

Another effect of high cholesterol/LDL accumulation in the blood is the formation LDL aggregates or LDL agglomerates. Being of high molecular weight, LDL agglomerates initiate an inflammatory response in a manner similar to that invoked by pathogens like viruses or bacteria. The inflammatory response triggers agglomerate uptake by macrophages which converts these cells into foam cells having a M1 phenotype, and the release of inflammation inducing molecules. Once again, left untreated, the lipid accumulation and pro-inflammatory response can result in a cardiovascular disease.

Attempts to treat cardiovascular disease by controlling levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood have met with limited success. For example, although administration of statins reduces cardiovascular risk in some individuals, these therapeutic compounds do not reduce triglyceride levels. Thus, in individuals at cardiovascular risk who exhibit deleteriously high levels of triglycerides, another class of therapeutic compounds called fibrates may be administered. However, although lowering triglyceride and LDL levels, fibrates do not affect the level of HDL, the lipoprotein particle known to be protective against cardiovascular disease. Lastly, combination treatments involving statins and fibrates, while effective, cause a significant increase to the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, and therefore can only be carried out under very close medical supervision. In view of these problems, there is, therefore, clearly a need for improved compounds and compositions for the use and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including those associated with high lipid and/or lipoprotein levels.

The present specification discloses solid solution pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein are formulated in a manner that essentially produces a lipid-adjuvant delivery system that enables a therapeutic compound having an activity that modulates lipid and/or lipoprotein levels to be delivered in a manner that more effectively treats a cardiovascular disease.

SUMMARY

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic compound, one or more room temperature solid lipids. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may further comprise one or more room temperature liquid lipids, one or more stabilizing agents, one or more neutralizing agents, or any combination thereof. A therapeutic compound may have an activity that normalizes lipid levels.

Other aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a method of preparing a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A method disclosed herein comprises the steps of a) contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the lipids; and b) contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more room temperature solid lipids under conditions which allow the formation of a solid solution composition. In aspects of this method, heat is applied to dissolve the therapeutic compound into the one or more room temperature liquid lipids to create a solution. In other aspects of this method, step (a) comprises contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids and/or one or more stabilizing agents, and/or one or more neutralizing agents under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the lipids.

Other aspects of the present specification disclose a method of treating an individual with a cardiovascular disease, the method comprising the step of administering to the individual in need thereof a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, wherein administration results in a reduction in a symptom associated with the cardiovascular disease, thereby treating the individual.

Other aspects of the present specification disclose a use of a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a cardiovascular disease.

Other aspects of the present specification disclose a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein for use in the treatment of a cardiovascular disease.

Other aspects of the present specification disclose a use of a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein for the treatment of a cardiovascular disease.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) graph of solid solution compositions disclosed herein comprising ibuprofen. FIG. 1A is a DSC graph of ibuprofen alone exhibiting a melting point range of 75° C. to 78° C.; FIG. 1B is a DSC graph of GELUCIE® 43/01 alone exhibiting a melting point range of 41° C. to 45° C.; FIG. 1C is a DSC graph of a vehicle comprising GELUCIE® 43/01, MAISINE® 35-1, and PEG 400 exhibiting a melting point ranges of 32° C. to 38° C. and 41° C. to 45° C.; FIG. 1D is a DSC graph of Ibuprofen composition LA 35-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 44° C.; FIG. 1E is a DSC graph of Ibuprofen composition LA 35-2 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 43° C.; FIG. 1F is a DSC graph of Ibuprofen composition LA 35-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 42° C.; FIG. 1G is a DSC graph of Ibuprofen composition LA 35-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 38° C.; FIG. 1H is a DSC graph of Ibuprofen composition LA 35-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 42° C.

FIG. 2 shows a DSC graph of Artemether composition LA 2-15-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 35° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 3 shows a DSC graph of Aspirin composition LA 3-86-3 exhibiting a melting point range of 35° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 4 shows a DSC graph of Dantrolene composition LA 3-104-2 exhibiting a melting point range of 34° C. to 39° C.

FIG. 5 shows a DSC graph of Diclofenac composition LA 3-103 exhibiting a melting point range of 35° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 6 shows a DSC graph of Fenofibrate composition LA 2-19 exhibiting a melting point range of 34° C. to 39° C.

FIG. 7 shows a DSC graph of Lidocaine composition LA 3-101-2 exhibiting a melting point range of 34° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 8 shows a DSC graph of Nabumetone composition LA 3-105-1 exhibiting a melting point range of 35° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 9 shows a DSC graph of Naproxen composition LA 1-23-5 exhibiting a melting point range of 30° C. to 39° C.

FIG. 10 shows a DSC graph of Salbutamol composition LA 1 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 40° C.

FIG. 11 shows a DSC graph of Salmeterol composition LA 1-23-7 exhibiting a melting point range of 34° C. to 43° C.

FIG. 12 shows a DSC graph of Simvastatin composition LA 3-83-3 exhibiting a melting point range of 32° C. to 43° C.

FIG. 13 shows a DSC graph of Telmisartan composition LA 1 exhibiting a melting point range of 34° C. to 43° C.

DESCRIPTION

The present specification discloses solid solution compositions useful to formulate a wide variety of therapeutic compounds. Solid solution compositions are crystalline solids comprising a matrix of a solvent material (which may be solid at normal temperatures) and solutes where the molecules in the solid solution are arranged in a random fashion and not in an ordered alignment. The solid solution pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein act as a delivery system that enable a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to be more effectively delivered or targeted to a cell type, tissue, organ, or region of the body in a manner that more effectively normalizes lipid levels. This modulation results in an improved treatment of a cardiovascular disease.

For example, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may facilitate the delivery of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein into macrophages. Macrophages exist at the crossroads of two fundamental pathways being the principle cells in the immune system and also lipid metabolism. With regards to the immune system, most pathogens have a lipid-containing surface component that macrophage recognize and then engulf the pathogen. One possible mechanism that achieves this selective biodistribution is that the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be designed to take advantage of the activity of chylomicrons. Chylomicrons are relatively large lipoprotein particles having a diameter of 75 nm to 1,200 nm. Comprising triglycerides (85-92%), phospholipids (6-12%), cholesterol (1-3%) and apolipoproteins (1-2%), chylomicrons transport dietary lipids from the intestines to other locations in the body. Chylomicrons are one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, the others being VLDL, IDL, low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution of the bloodstream.

During digestion, fatty acids and cholesterol undergo processing in the gastrointestinal tract by the action of pancreatic juices including lipases and emulsification with bile salts to generate micelles. These micelles allow the absorption of lipid as free fatty acids by the absorptive cells of the small intestine, known as enterocytes. Once in the enterocytes, triglycerides and cholesterol are assembled into nascent chylomicrons. Nascent chylomicrons are primarily composed of triglycerides (85%) and contain some cholesterol and cholesteryl esters. The main apolipoprotein component is apolipoprotein B-48 (APOB48). These nascent chylomicrons are released by exocytosis from enterocytes into lacteals, lymphatic vessels originating in the villi of the small intestine, and are then secreted into the bloodstream at the thoracic duct's connection with the left subclavian vein.

While circulating in lymph and blood, chylomicrons exchange components with HDL. The HDL donates apolipoprotein C-II (APOC2) and apolipoprotein E (APOE) to the nascent chylomicron and thus converts it to a mature chylomicron (often referred to simply as “chylomicron”). APOC2 is the cofactor for lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity. Once triglyceride stores are distributed, the chylomicron returns APOC2 to the HDL (but keeps APOE), and, thus, becomes a chylomicron remnant, now only 30-50 nm. APOB48 and APOE are important to identify the chylomicron remnant in the liver for endocytosis and breakdown into lipoproteins (VLDL, LDL and HDL). These lipoproteins are processed and stored by competent cells, including, e.g., hepatocytes, adipocytes and macrophages. Thus, without wishing to be limited by any theory, upon oral administration, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can be processed into micelles while in the gastrointestinal tract, absorbed by enterocytes and assembled into nascent chylomicrons, remain associated with chylomicron remnants taken up by the liver, and ultimately loaded into macrophages which are present in inflamed tissues.

As another example, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may facilitate the delivery of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein into dentritic cells. One possible mechanism to achieve selective biodistribution of the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be to take advantage of the endocytotic/phagocytotic activity of dentritic cells. Dendritic cells are immune cells forming part of the mammalian immune system. The main function of dendritic cells is to process antigen material and present it on the surface to other cells of the immune system. Thus, dendritic cells function as antigen-presenting cells that act as messengers between innate and adaptive immunity. Dendritic cells are present in tissues in contact with the external environment, such as, e.g., the skin (where there is a specialized dendritic cell type called Langerhans cells) and the inner lining of the nose, lungs, stomach and intestines. These cells can also be found in an immature state in the blood. Once activated, they migrate to the lymph nodes where they interact with T cells and B cells to initiate and shape the adaptive immune response. Dendritic cells are known to endocytose and phagocytose lipid particles as part of their environmental monitoring and antigen presentation processes. Without wishing to be limited by any theory, upon topical or inhalatory administration, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can penetrate into the skin or inner lining of the nose, lungs, stomach and intestines, be endocytosed/phagocytosed by dendritic cells, and ultimately loaded into T cells and/or B cells which are present in inflamed tissues.

In addition to the targeted delivery of the therapeutic compound disclosed herein, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein take advantage of the different melting point temperatures of the various lipids used. By controlling the types and amounts of the lipids added, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can be made that is substantially solid at room temperature, but melts when it reaches body temperature, such as, e.g., after being ingested. The resulting melted composition readily forms micelles which are absorbed by the intestine, assembled into chylomicrons, and ultimately absorbed by macrophages or taken up by dentritic cells as described above.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a solid solution composition. A solid solution composition disclosed herein is generally administered as a pharmaceutical acceptable composition. As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable” refers any molecular entity or composition that does not produce an adverse, allergic or other untoward or unwanted reaction when administered to an individual. As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable composition” is synonymous with “pharmaceutical composition” and means a therapeutically effective concentration of an active ingredient, such as, e.g., any of the therapeutic compounds disclosed herein. A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein is useful for medical and veterinary applications. A pharmaceutical composition may be administered to an individual alone, or in combination with other supplementary active ingredients, agents, drugs or hormones.

To influence the pharmacodynamics of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein three features of the solid solution composition must be present. First, at least one lipid used in the solid solution composition must be made up of at least one fatty acid in which the carbon chain length is above 12 and below 24 and therefore suitable for absorption through the enterocyte pathways. Fatty acids below this C₁₂-C₂₄ length do not form a lipid-drug matrix, and thus the drug is taken up by the body by the normal absorption process. Fatty acids above this C₁₂-C₂₄ length, although forming lipid-drug matrices, cannot be absorbed and the drug leaches out of the solid solution composition and is eliminated by the body via the gastrointestinal tract.

Second, the therapeutic compound itself should have a lipohilicity that allows it to form a solid solution matric with the C₁₂-C₂₄ lipid. As discussed below, this lipohilicity can be inherent to the therapeutic compound (lipid-soluble drug formulations), or certain additives may be used that facilitate a wider range of lipid soluble drugs in the matrix (free acid/free base drug formulations, salt drug formulations, and combination drug formulations).

Third, the therapeutic compound itself should influence the biology of certain cell types that are contacted by the lipid-adjuvant nature of a solid solution composition that ultimately circulate in the body. Such constructs include chylomicron, LDL particles and HDL particles. The cell types contacted may include macrophages, dendritic cells and adipose cells and cancer cells. Tissues that have a high surface lipid content may also be preferentially targeted. These include nerve tissues and the brain.

The present specification discloses four general types of solid solution compositions, namely lipid-soluble drug formulations, free acid/free base drug formulations, salt drug formulations, and combination drug formulations. Solid solution compositions formulated using a lipid-soluble drug formulation only require a lipid component to formulate a therapeutic compound disclosed herein into a solid solution composition. Without wishing to be limited by a theory, lipid-soluble drugs can typically be dissolved in a lipid under heat. Upon cooling it is believed that the lipid component and drug form lipid-drug matrices organized in a manner where the lipids encase the drug. Since only hydrophobic interactions are present, there is no organized alignment of these lipid-drug matrices resulting in a solid solution composition (i.e., there is no crystallization into a classic solid form).

Generally, therapeutic compounds having a log P of about 3.0 or greater are useful in a lipid-soluble drug formulation. Non-limiting examples include an Artemisinin like Arteether, Artemether, Artemisinin, Artesunate, and Dihydroartemisinin; a Fibrate like Bezafibrate, Ciprofibrate, Clofibrate, Fenofibrate, and Gemfibrozil; and a Statin like Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pitavastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, and Simvastatin.

A lipid-soluble drug formulation does not use or require a surfactant. In addition, a lipid-soluble drug formulation does not use or require non-lipid based solvent.

Solid solution compositions formulated using a free acid/free base drug formulation require a stabilizing agent in addition to a lipid component to formulate a therapeutic compound disclosed herein into a solid solution composition. A therapeutic compound having a free acid or free base can dissolve in a lipid under heat, but upon cooling to room temperature will crystallize to form a classic solid composition. This occurs because the thermodynamic properties of these mixtures favor the lower energy solid phase. In order to produce a solid solution composition, a stability agent must be added to stabilize the drug and prevent its transition into a classic solid phase upon cooling. Without wishing to be limited by a theory, it is believed that the stability agent coats lipid-drug matrices upon their formation. This coating impedes interactions between matrices thereby preventing the alignments necessary to form a crystalline matrix of a solid phase composition. As such, the transition to a solid phase does not occur and a solid solution composition is formed. Thus, a stability agents is a compound that provide a barrier to the thermodynamic transition to a classic solid phase or prolongs this transition to such an extent that it does not occur. Examples of stability agents include liquid polyethylene glycols, isosorbide dimethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol), monohydrate alcohols

Generally, therapeutic compounds having a log P of about 2.2 to about 3.0 are useful in a free acid/free base drug formulation. Non-limiting examples include a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and an ester of aminobenzoic acid. A NSAID includes a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid (Oxicam) derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor. An ester of aminobenzoic acid includes Amylocaine, Benzocaine, Butacaine, Butamben, Chloroprocaine, Dimethocaine, Lidocaine, Meprylcaine, Metabutethamine, Metabutoxycaine, Orthocaine, Prilocaine, Propoxycaine, Procaine (Novocaine), Proxymetacaine, Risocaine, and Tetracaine.

Solid solution compositions formulated using a salt drug formulation require a neutralizing agent in addition to a lipid component to formulate a therapeutic compound disclosed herein into a solid solution composition. A therapeutic compound salt can dissolve in a lipid under heat, but upon cooling to room temperature will crystalize to form a classic solid composition. This occurs because the thermodynamic properties of these mixtures favor the lower energy solid phase. In order to produce a solid solution composition, a neutralizing agent must be added to neutralize a therapeutic compound salt and prevent its transition into a classic solid phase upon cooling. Without wishing to be limited by a theory, it is believed that the neutralizing agent eliminates that charges presence in the salt drugs. This neutralization impedes the ionic interactions between matrices thereby preventing the alignments necessary to form a crystalline matrix of a solid phase composition. As such, the transition to a solid phase does not occur and a solid solution composition is formed. Thus, a neutralizing agent is a compound that provide a barrier to the thermodynamic transition to a classic solid phase or prolongs this transition to such an extent that it does not occur.

Neutralizing agents include fatty acids for base-salt drugs and triethanolamine for acid-salt drugs. The degree of neutralization depends on the amount of neutralizing agent added to the formulation. For complete neutralization, one molar equivalent of neutralizing agent is added to the formulation. For partial neutralization, less than one molar equivalent is added. Partial neutralization is advantageous in producing a sustained release formulation. Upon administration, a portion of the drug is immediately made available to the body (instant bioavailability) while the bioavailability of another portion is delayed until the neutralized by the neutralizing agent. A neutralizing agent may also be added in an excessive amount, i.e., more than one molar equivalent. Besides neutralizing the salt-drug, excessive amounts of neutralizing agent can also enable adjustments to the melting point of the solid solution composition.

Generally, therapeutic compounds having a log P of about 2.2 or less are useful in a salt drug formulation. Non-limiting examples include ryanodine receptor antagonists like Azumolene and Dantrolene; and Angiotensin II receptor antagonists like Azilsartan, Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Olmesartan, Telmisartan, and Valsartan.

Solid solution compositions may also comprises different combinations of lipid-soluble drugs, free-acid/free-base drugs, and salt drugs. Depending of the drugs used, such formulations, besides the lipid component and the drug, can also include a stabilizing agent, a neutralizing agent, or both.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a therapeutic compound. A therapeutic compound is a compound that provides pharmacological activity or other direct effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or animals. A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be used in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or solvate of a salt, e.g. the hydrochloride. Additionally, therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be provided as racemates, or as individual enantiomers, including the R- or S-enantiomer. Thus, the therapeutic compound disclosed herein may comprise a R-enantiomer only, a S-enantiomer only, or a combination of both a R-enantiomer and a S-enantiomer of a therapeutic compound. A therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an activity that normalizes lipid levels. As used herein, the term “normalizes lipid levels” refers to an activity that reduces a level of a lipid or lipoprotein that is deleteriously high to a normal or non-harmful level, increases a level of a lipid or lipoprotein to a level that is beneficial to an individual, or both. For example, a therapeutic compound having an activity that normalizes lipid levels may reduce cholesterol and/or LDL that is deleteriously high to a normal or non-harmful level, increase HDL to a level that is beneficial to an individual, or both.

Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are common in the general population, and are regarded as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to their influence on atherosclerosis. Because studies have shown that higher levels of LDL particles promote health problems and cardiovascular disease, they are often informally called the “bad cholesterol” particles. This is in contrast to HDL particles, which are frequently referred to as “good cholesterol” or “healthy cholesterol” particles, because higher HDL levels are correlated with cardiovascular health. High levels of HDL are thought to reduce LDL levels by acting as a sink for excess triglycerides levels in LDL.

In an embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-hyperlipidemia activity. In an aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has anti-hyperlipidemia activity capable of reducing the levels of VLDL, IDL, LDL, or a combination thereof. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has anti-hyperlipidemia activity capable of reducing the levels of VLDL, IDL, LDL, or a combination thereof by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has anti-hyperlipidemia activity capable of reducing the levels of VLDL, IDL, LDL, or a combination thereof in a range from, e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein increases the level of HDL. In an aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein increases the level of HDL by, e.g., at least 2%, at least 3%, at least 10%, at least 12%, at least 15%, at least 17%, at least 20%, at least 22%, at least 25%, at least 27%, at least 30%, at least 32%, at least 35%, at least 37%, at least 40%, at least 42%, at least 45% or at least 47%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein increases the level of HDL in a range from, e.g., about 2% to about 100%, about 10% to about 50%, about 15% to about 50%, about 20% to about 50%, about 25% to about 50%, about 30% to about 50%, about 35% to about 50%, about 40% to about 50%, about 2% to about 45%, about 10% to about 45%, about 15% to about 45%, about 20% to about 45%, about 25% to about 45%, about 30% to about 45%, about 35% to about 45%, about 2% to about 40%, about 10% to about 40%, about 15% to about 40%, about 20% to about 40%, about 25% to about 40%, or about 30% to about 40%, about 2% to about 35%, about 10% to about 35%, about 15% to about 35%, about 20% to about 35%, or about 25% to about 35%.

When cholesterol and/or lipoproteins like LDL become embedded in the walls of blood vessels, an immune response can be invoked that subsequently results in a chronic inflammatory response. Such chronic inflammation can that eventually can weaken and damage the blood vessels, causing them to burst. Thus, one consequence of modulating the levels of a lipid or lipoprotein is the reduction or elimination of a chronic inflammation. Prostaglandins mediate a local inflammatory response and are involved in all inflammatory functions through action on prostaglandin receptors and mediate inflammatory signaling including chemotaxis (macrophages, neutrophils and eosinophils), vasodilation and algesia. However, the PG-mediated inflammatory response is self-limiting (resolving). The principle resolution factor is a prostaglandin called 15dPGJ2, which is an endogenous agonist of peroxidase proliferator-activator receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) signaling. PPARγ signaling pathway 1) induces apoptosis of Macrophage M1 cells, thereby reducing the levels of Th1 pro-inflammatory cytokines and 2) promotes differentiation of monocytes into Macrophage M2 cells. Macrophage M2 cells produce and release Th2 anti-inflammatory cytokines.

In an embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of an inflammation inducing prostaglandin. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of a inflammation inducing prostaglandin released from a sensory neuron by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of a inflammation inducing prostaglandin released from a sensory neuron in a range from, e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity substantially similar to 15dPGJ2. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein an anti-inflammatory activity that is, e.g., at least 5%, at least 15%, at least 25%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95% of the activity observed for 15dPGJ2. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein an anti-inflammatory activity that is in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 25% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 80% to about 90%, about 25% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 60% to about 80%, about 70% to about 80%, about 25% to about 70%, about 50% to about 70%, about 25% to about 60%, about 50% to about 60%, or about 25% to about 50% of the activity observed for 15dPGJ2.

The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are a group of nuclear receptor proteins that function as transcription factors regulating the expression of genes. All PPARs are known to heterodimerize with the retinoid X receptor (RXR) and bind to specific regions on the DNA of target genes called peroxisome proliferator hormone response elements (PPREs). PPARs play essential roles in the regulation of cellular differentiation, development, and metabolism (carbohydrate, lipid, protein), and tumorigenesis of higher organisms. The family comprises three members, PPAR-α, PPAR-γ, and PPAR-δ (also known as PPAR-β). PPAR-α is expressed in liver, kidney, heart, muscle, adipose tissue, as well as other tissues. PPAR-δ is expressed in many tissues but markedly in brain, adipose tissue, and skin. PPAR-γ comprises three alternatively-spliced forms, each with a different expression pattern. PPAR-γ1 is expressed in virtually all tissues, including heart, muscle, colon, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. PPAR-γ2 is expressed mainly in adipose tissue. PPAR-γ3 is expressed in macrophages, large intestine, and white adipose tissue. Endogenous ligands for the PPARs include free fatty acids and eicosanoids. PPAR-γ is activated by PGJ2 (a prostaglandin), whereas PPAR-α is activated by leukotriene B4.

The de novo production of HDL particles by the liver is thought to be triggered by activation of the PPAR signaling pathways. So PPAR agonists that are targeted to cell types involved in lipid processing (macrophage, adipocytes and hepatocytes) through the normal lipid absorption mechanism will selectively increase beneficial HDL levels and so normalize blood lipid profiles and treat a cardiovascular disease.

In an embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of stimulating all PPAR signaling pathways. Such a therapeutic compound includes a PPAR pan-agonist. In other embodiments, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of stimulating one or two of the PPAR signaling pathways. Such a therapeutic compound includes a selective PPAR agonist.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of stimulating a PPAR-α signaling pathway. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPAR-α signaling pathway by, e.g., at least 5%, at least 15%, at least 25%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPAR-α signaling pathway in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 25% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 80% to about 90%, about 25% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 60% to about 80%, about 70% to about 80%, about 25% to about 70%, about 50% to about 70%, about 25% to about 60%, about 50% to about 60%, or about 25% to about 50%.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of stimulating a PPAR-δ signaling pathway. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPAR-δ signaling pathway by, e.g., at least 5%, at least 15%, at least 25%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPAR-δ signaling pathway in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 25% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 80% to about 90%, about 25% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 60% to about 80%, about 70% to about 80%, about 25% to about 70%, about 50% to about 70%, about 25% to about 60%, about 50% to about 60%, or about 25% to about 50%.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of stimulating a PPARγ signaling pathway. A therapeutic compounds disclosed herein may be capable of binding to all isoforms of PPAR-γ, or may be capable of selectively binding to either PPAR-γ1, PPAR-γ2, PPAR-γ3, or any combination of two thereof. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPARγ signaling pathway by, e.g., at least 5%, at least 15%, at least 25%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein stimulates a PPARγ signaling pathway in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 25% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 80% to about 90%, about 25% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 60% to about 80%, about 70% to about 80%, about 25% to about 70%, about 50% to about 70%, about 25% to about 60%, about 50% to about 60%, or about 25% to about 50%.

Macrophages are activated and polarized into distinct phenotypes expressing unique cell surface molecules and secreting discrete sets of cytokines and chemokines. The classical M1 phenotype supports pro-inflammatory Th1 responses driven by cytokines such as, e.g., Interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-12 and IL-23, while the alternate M2 phenotype is generally supportive of anti-inflammatory processes driven by IL-10. M2 cells can be further classified into subsets, M2a, M2b, and M2c, based on the type of stimulation and the subsequent expression of surface molecules and cytokines.

In yet another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of promoting the resolving phenotypic change of M1 to M2. In an aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of inducing apoptosis of Macrophage M1 cells. In another aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of promoting differentiation of Macrophage M2 cells. In yet another aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of inducing apoptosis of Macrophage M1 cells and promoting differentiation of Macrophage M2 cells.

In still another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of modulating Th1 and Th2 cytokines. In an aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of Interferon-gamma (IFNγ), Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, or at least 90%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell and increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%, and capable of increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof released from a Th1 cell in a range from, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%, and capable of increasing the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell in a range from, e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of an inflammation inducing molecule. In an aspect of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of substance P (SP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), glutamate, or a combination thereof. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of SP, CGRP, glutamate, or a combination thereof released from a sensory neuron by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% or at least 95%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein has an anti-inflammatory activity capable of reducing the levels of SP, CGRP, glutamate, or a combination thereof released from a sensory neuron in a range from, e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 60% to about 100%, about 70% to about 100%, about 80% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 60% to about 90%, about 70% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, or about 60% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value indicating that the compound is soluble in an organic solvent. As used herein, the term “log P value” refers to the logarithm (base 10) of the partition coefficient (P) for a compound and is a measure of lipophilicity. Typically, P is defined as the ratio of concentrations of a unionized compound in the two phases of a mixture of two immiscible solvents at equilibrium. Thus, log P=Log 10 (P), where P=[solute in immiscible solvent 1]/[solute in immiscible solvent 2]. With regard to organic and aqueous phases, the log P value of a compound is constant for any given pair of aqueous and organic solvents, and its value can be determined empirically by one of several phase-partitioning methods known to one skilled in the art including, e.g., a shake flask assay, a HPLC assay, and an interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) assay.

In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value indicating that the compound is substantially soluble in an organic solvent. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value indicating that the compound is, e.g., at least 50% soluble in an organic solvent, at least 60% soluble in an organic solvent, at least 70% soluble in an organic solvent, at least 80% soluble in an organic solvent, or at least 90% soluble in an organic solvent. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value indicating that the compound is between, e.g., about 50% to about 100% soluble in an organic solvent, about 60% to about 100% soluble in an organic solvent, about 70% to about 100% soluble in an organic solvent, about 80% to about 100% soluble in an organic solvent, or about 90% to about 100% soluble in an organic solvent.

In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value of, e.g., more than 1.1, more than 1.2, more than 1.4, more than 1.6, more than 1.8, more than 2.0, more than 2.2, more than 2.4, more than 2.6, more than 2.8, more than 3.0, more than 3.2, more than 3.4, or more than 3.6. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value in the range of, e.g., between 1.8 and 4.0, between 2.0 and 4.0, between 2.1 and 4.0, between 2.2 and 4.0, or between 2.3 and 4.0, between 2.4 and 4.0, between 2.5 and 4.0, between 2.6 and 4.0, or between 2.8 and 4.0. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value in the range of, e.g., between 3.0 and 4.0, or between 3.1 and 4.0, between 3.2 and 4.0, between 3.3 and 4.0, between 3.4 and 4.0, between 3.5 and 4.0, or between 3.6 and 4.0. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a log P value in the range of, e.g., between 2.0 and 2.5, between 2.0 and 2.7, between 2.0 and 3.0, or between 2.2 and 2.5.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a polar surface area that is hydrophobic. As used herein, the term “polar surface area” refers to the surface sum over all of the polar atoms in the structure of a compound and is a measure of hydrophobicity. Typically, these polar atoms include, e.g., oxygen, nitrogen, and their attached hydrogens. In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a polar surface area of, e.g., less than 8.0 nm², less than 7.0 nm², less than 6.0 nm², less than 5.0 nm², less than 4.0 nm², or less than 3.0 nm². In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a polar surface area in the range of, e.g., between 3.0 nm² and 6.5 nm², between 3.0 nm² and 6.0 nm², between 3.0 nm² and 5.5 nm², between 3.0 nm² and 5.0 nm², between 3.0 nm² and 4.5 nm², between 3.5 nm² and 6.5 nm², between 3.5 nm² and 6.0 nm², between 3.5 nm² and 5.5 nm², between 3.5 nm² and 5.0 nm², between 3.5 nm² and 4.5 nm², between 4.0 nm² and 6.5 nm², between 4.0 nm² and 6.0 nm², between 4.0 nm² and 5.5 nm², or between 4.0 nm² and 5.0 nm², between 4.0 nm² and 4.5 nm², or between 4.5 nm² and 5.5 nm². In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may have a polar surface area in the range of, e.g., between 2.0 nm² and 6.5 nm², between 2.0 nm² and 6.0 nm², between 2.0 nm² and 5.5 nm², between 2.0 nm² and 5.0 nm², between 2.0 nm² and 4.5 nm², between 2.5 nm² and 6.5 nm², between 2.5 nm² and 6.0 nm², between 2.5 nm² and 5.5 nm², between 2.5 nm² and 5.0 nm², or between 2.5 nm² and 4.5 nm².

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are a large group of therapeutic compounds with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic properties. NSAIDs reduce inflammation by blocking cyclooxygenase. NSAIDs include, without limitation, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Actarit, Alcofenac, Alminoprofen, Amfenac, Aloxipirin, Aminophenazone, Antraphenine, Aspirin, Azapropazone, Benorilate, Benoxaprofen, Benzydamine, Butibufen, Celecoxib, Chlorthenoxacin, Choline Salicylate, Clometacin, Dexketoprofen, Diclofenac, Diflunisal, Emorfazone, Epirizole; Etodolac, Etoricoxib, Feclobuzone, Felbinac, Fenbufen, Fenclofenac, Flurbiprofen, Glafenine, Hydroxylethyl salicylate, Ibuprofen, Indometacin, Indoprofen, Ketoprofen, Ketorolac, Lactyl phenetidin, Loxoprofen, Lumiracoxib, Mefenamic acid, Meloxicam, Metamizole, Metiazinic acid, Mofebutazone, Mofezolac, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Nifenazone, Niflumic acid, Oxametacin, Phenacetin, Pipebuzone, Pranoprofen, Propyphenazone, Proquazone, Protizinic acid, Rofecoxib, Salicylamide, Salsalate, Sulindac, Suprofen, Tiaramide, Tinoridine, Tolfenamic acid, Valdecoxib, and Zomepirac.

NSAIDs may be classified based on their chemical structure or mechanism of action. Non-limiting examples of NSAIDs include a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, and a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor. A NSAID may be a profen. Examples of a suitable salicylate derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Acetylsalicylic acid (asprin), Diflunisal, and Salsalate. Examples of a suitable p-amino phenol derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Paracetamol and Phenacetin. Examples of a suitable propionic acid derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Alminoprofen, Benoxaprofen, Dexketoprofen, Fenoprofen, Flurbiprofen, Ibuprofen, Indoprofen, Ketoprofen, Loxoprofen, Naproxen, Oxaprozin, Pranoprofen, and Suprofen. Examples of a suitable acetic acid derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Actarit, Alcofenac, Amfenac, Clometacin, Diclofenac, Etodolac, Felbinac, Fenclofenac, Indometacin, Ketorolac, Metiazinic acid, Mofezolac, Nabumetone, Naproxen, Oxametacin, Sulindac, and Zomepirac. Examples of a suitable enolic acid (Oxicam) derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Droxicam, Isoxicam, Lornoxicam, Meloxicam, Piroxicam, and Tenoxicam. Examples of a suitable fenamic acid derivative NSAID include, without limitation, Flufenamic acid, Mefenamic acid, Meclofenamic acid, and Tolfenamic acid. Examples of a suitable selective COX-2 inhibitors include, without limitation, Celecoxib, Etoricoxib, Firocoxib, Lumiracoxib, Meloxicam, Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), Parecoxib, Rofecoxib, and Valdecoxib.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a PPARα agonist. Examples of a suitable PPARα agonist include, without limitation, Pirinixic (WY 14643), GW6471, and a Fibrate.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a PPARβ/δ agonist. Examples of a suitable PPARβ/δ agonist include, without limitation, Tetradecylthioacetic acid (TTA). GSK0660, GSK3787, GW501516 (GW-501,516, GW1516, GSK-516 and Endurobol), GW0742, and GW610742X.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a PPARγ agonist. Examples of a suitable PPARγ agonist include, without limitation, Monascin, a Thiazolidinediones like Rosiglitazone, Pioglitazone, and Troglitazone and T0070907. Other suitable PPARγ agonists are described in Masson and Caumont-Bertrand, PPAR Agonist Compounds, Preparation and Uses, US 2011/0195993, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a Glitazar (a duel α and γ PPAR agonist). Examples of a suitable Glitazar include, without limitation, Aleglitazar, Muraglitazar, Saroglitazar, and Tesaglitazar.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an immunosupressive drug. Examples of a suitable immunosupressive drug include, without limitation, Azathioprine and Mycophenolic acid.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an uricosuric drug. Examples of a suitable uricosuric drug include, without limitation, Benzbromarone.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an Aglycone. Examples of a suitable Aglycone drug include, without limitation, Piceatannol, Pinosylvin, Pterostilbene, and Resveratrol

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a Cannabidiol. Examples of a suitable uricosuric drug include, without limitation, a Phytocannabinoid, an Endocannabinoid, and a synthetic cannabinoid. A Phytocannabinoid includes a Tetrahydrocannabinol (such as, e.g., Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC, THC), and Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC)), a Cannabidiol, a Cannabinol, a Cannabigerol, a Tetrahydrocannabivarin, a Cannabidivarin, and a Cannabichromene. An Endocannabinoid includes Arachidonoylethanolamine (Anandamide or AEA), 2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG), 2-arachidonyl glyceryl ether (noladin ether), N-arachidonoyl-dopamine (NADA), Virodhamine (OAE), and Lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI). A synthetic cannabinoid includes Dronabinol (Marinol), Nabilone (Cesamet), Sativex, Rimonabant (SR141716), JWH-018, JWH-073, CP-55940, Dimethylheptylpyran, HU-210, HU-331, SR144528, WIN 55,212-2, JWH-133, Levonantradol (Nantrodolum), and AM-2201.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a nuclear receptor binding agent. Examples of a suitable nuclear receptor binding agent include, without limitation, a Retinoic Acid Receptor (RAR) binding agent, a Retinoid X Receptor (RXR) binding agent, a Liver X Receptor (LXR) binding agent and a Vitamin D binding agent.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Examples of a suitable Angiotensin II receptor antagonist include, without limitation, Azilsartan, Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Olmesartan, Telmisartan, and Valsartan.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an Acetylcholinesterase (ACE) inhibitor. Examples of a suitable ACE inhibitor include, without limitation, a Sulfhydryl-containing agent, a Dicarboxylate-containing agent, a Phosphonate-containing agent, a Casokinin, and a Lactokinin. A Sulfhydryl-containing agent includes Captopril (Capoten) and Zofenopril. A Dicarboxylate-containing agent includes Enalapril (Vasotec/Renitec), Ramipril (Altace/Prilace/Ramace/Ramiwin/Triatec/Tritace), Quinapril (Accupril), Perindopril (Coversyl/Aceon), Lisinopril (Listril/Lopril/Novatec/Prinivil/Zestril), Benazepril (Lotensin), Imidapril (Tanatril), Zofenopril (Zofecard), and Trandolapril (Mavik/Odrik/Gopten). A Phosphonate-containing agent includes Fosinopril (Fositen/Monopril).

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a Phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Examples of a suitable Phosphodiesterase inhibitor include, without limitation, a PDE 1 selective inhibitor, a PDE 2 selective inhibitor, a PDE 3 selective inhibitor, a PDE 4 selective inhibitor, a PDE 5 selective inhibitor, and a PDE 10 selective inhibitor. A PDE1 selective inhibitor includes Vinpocetine. A PDE2 selective inhibitor includes BAY 60-7550 (2-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-7-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-phenylbutyl]-5-methyl-imidazo[5,1-f][1,2,4]triazin-4(1H)-one), EHNA (erythro-9-(2-hydroxy-3-nonyl)adenine), Oxindole, and PDP (9-(6-Phenyl-2-oxohex-3-yl)-2-(3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-purin-6-one). A PDE3 selective inhibitor includes Anagrelide, Cilostazol, Enoximone, Inamrinone, and Milrinone. A PDE4 selective inhibitor includes Drotaverine, Ibudilast, Luteolin, Mesembrine, Piclamilast, Roflumilast, and Rolipram. A PDE5 selective inhibitor includes Avanafil, Dipyridamole, Icariin, 4-Methylpiperazine, Pyrazolo Pyrimidin-7-1, Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Udenafil, and Vardenafil. A PDE10 selective inhibitor includes Papaverine.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a fibrate. Fibrates are a class of amphipathic carboxylic acids with lipid level modifying properties. These therapeutic compounds are used for a range of metabolic disorders. One non-limiting use is as an anti-hyperlipidemic agent where it may lower levels of, e.g., triglycerides and LDL as well as increase levels of HDL. Examples of a suitable fibrate include, without limitation, Bezafibrate, Ciprofibrate, Clofibrate, Gemfibrozil, and Fenofibrate.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a statin. Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of therapeutic compounds used to lower LDL and/or cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver. To compensate for the decreased cholesterol availability, synthesis of hepatic LDL receptors is increased, resulting in an increased clearance of LDL particles from the blood. Examples of a suitable statin include, without limitation, Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pitavastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, and Simvastatin.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a tocotrienol. Tocotrienols are another class of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and may be used to lower LDL and/or cholesterol levels by inducing hepatic LDL receptor up-regulation and/or decreasing plasma LDL levels. Examples of a suitable tocotrienol include, without limitation, a γ-tocotrienol and a δ-tocotrienol.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a niacin. Niacins are a class of therapeutic compounds with lipid level modifying properties. For example, a niacin may lower LDL by selectively inhibiting hepatic diacyglycerol acyltransferase 2, reduce triglyceride synthesis, and VLDL secretion through a receptor HM74 and HM74A or GPR109A. These therapeutic compounds are used for a range of metabolic disorders. One non-limiting use is as an anti-hyperlipidemic agent where it may inhibit the breakdown of fats in adipose tissue. Because a niacin blocks the breakdown of fats, it causes a decrease in free fatty acids in the blood and, as a consequence, decreases the secretion of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) and cholesterol by the liver. By lowering VLDL levels, a niacin may also increase the level of HDL in blood. Examples of a suitable niacin include, without limitation, Acipimox, Niacin, Nicotinamide, and Vitamin B3.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a bile acid sequestrant. Bile acid sequestrants (also known as resins) are a class of therapeutic compounds used to bind certain components of bile in the gastrointestinal tract. They disrupt the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids by sequestering them and preventing their reabsorption from the gut. Bile acid sequestrants are particularly effective for lowering LDL and cholesterol by sequestering the cholesterol-containing bile acids released into the intestine and preventing their reabsorption from the intestine. In addition, a bile acid sequestrant may also raise HDL levels. Examples of a suitable bile acid sequestrant include, without limitation, Cholestyramine, Colesevelam, and Colestipol.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors are a class of therapeutic compounds that inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine. Decreased cholesterol absorption leads to an upregulation of LDL-receptors on the surface of cells and an increased LDL-cholesterol uptake into these cells, thus decreasing levels of LDL in the blood plasma. Examples of a suitable cholesterol absorption inhibitor include, without limitation, Ezetimibe, a phytosterol, a sterol and a stanol.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a fat absorption inhibitor. Fat absorption inhibitors are a class of therapeutic compounds that inhibits the absorption of fat from the intestine. Decreased fat absorption reduces caloric intake. In one aspect, a fat absorption inhibitor inhibits pancreatic lipase, an enzyme that breaks down triglycerides in the intestine. Examples of a suitable fat absorption inhibitor include, without limitation, Orlistat.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a sympathomimetic amine. Sympathomimetic amines are a class of therapeutic compounds that mimic the effects of transmitter substances of the sympathetic nervous system such as catecholamines, epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and/or dopamine. A sympathomimetic amine may act as an α-adrenergic agonist, a β-adrenergic agonist, a dopaminergic agonist, a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, and a COMT inhibitor. Such therapeutic compounds, among other things, are used to treat cardiac arrest, low blood pressure, or even delay premature labor. Examples of a suitable sympathomimetic amine include, without limitation, Clenbuterol, Salbutamol, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol, dobutamine, methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, cathine, cathinone, methcathinone, cocaine, benzylpiperazine (BZP), methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), 4-methylaminorex, pemoline, phenmetrazine, and propylhexedrine. An α-adrenergic agonist includes Phenylephrine, Propylhexedrine, and Pseudoephedrine. A β-adrenergic agonist includes Clenbuterol, Dobutamine, Eephedrine, Isoproterenol, and Salbutamol. A Dopaminergic/Norepinephrinergic agonist includes Cocaine (DA/NE reuptake inhibitor), Lisdexamfetamine (5HT/DA/NE reuptake inhibitor), Methylphenidate (DA/NE reuptake inhibitor), and Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (DA/NE reuptake inhibitor). A Neurotransmitter releasing agent includes Amphetamine (DA/NE releasing agent), Benzylpiperazine (DA/NE releasing agent), Cathine (DA/NE releasing agent), Cathinone (DA/NE releasing agent), Methamphetamine (DA/NE releasing agent), Methcathinone (DA/NE releasing agent), 4-methylaminorex (DA/NE releasing agent), Pemoline, Phenmetrazine (DA/NE releasing agent), and Phenethylamine (DA/NE releasing agent).

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a Ryanodine receptor antagonist. Examples of a Ryanodine receptor antagonist include, without limitation, Azumolene and Dantrolene.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be a cancer drug. Examples of a suitable cancer drug include, without limitation, an alkylating agent, an anti-metabolite, a plant alkaloid and terpenoid, a topoisomerase inhibitor and a cytotoxic antibiotic. An alkylating agent includes Carboplatin, Chlorambucil, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, Oxaliplatin, and Mechlorethamine. An anti-metabolite includes Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine. A plant alkaloid and terpenoid include a Vinca alkaloid like Vincristine, Vinblastine, Vinorelbine, and Vindesine, a Podophyllotoxin like Etoposide and Teniposide, and a Taxane like Docetaxel and Ortataxel. A Topoisomerase inhibitor includes a Type I topoisomerase inhibitor like a Camptothecins, such as, e.g., Exatecan, Irinotecan, Lurtotecan, Topotecan, BNP 1350, CKD 602, DB 67 (AR67), and ST 1481, and a Type II inhibitor like an Epipodophyllotoxin such as, e.g., Amsacrine, Etoposid, Etoposide phosphate, and Teniposide. A Cytotoxic antibiotic includes an Actinomycin like Actinomycin D, Bacitracin, Colistin (polymyxin E), and Polymyxin B, an Anthracenedione like Mitoxantrone and Pixantrone, and a Anthracycline like Bleomycin, Doxorubicin (Adriamycin), Daunorubicin (Daunomycin), Epirubicin, Idarubicin, Mitomycin, Plicamycin, and Valrubicin.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be Metformin, Curcumin, glycyrrhetinic acid, or 6-shogaol.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an antibiotic. Examples of a suitable sympathomimetic amine include, without limitation, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an anti-helmintic drug. Examples of a suitable anti-helmintic drug include, without limitation, Abamectin, an Aminoacetonitrile like Monepantel, a Benzimidazole, Diethylcarbamazine, Ivermectin, Levamisole, Niclosamide, an Octadepsipeptide like Emodepside, Phosphonic acid (Metrifonate), Praziquantel, a Spiroindole like Derquantel, and Suramin Pyrantel pamoate. A Benzimidazole includes Albendazole, Fenbendazole, Flubendazole, Mebendazole, Thiabendazole, and Triclabendazole.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an anti-malaria drug. Examples of a suitable anti-malaria drug include, without limitation, Amodiaquine, an Artemisinin, Atovaquone, Chloroquine, Clindamycin, Doxycycline, Halofantrine, Mefloquine, Primaquine, Proguanil, Pyrimethamine, a Quinine and related agent like Quinimax and Quinidine, Rufigallol, and a Sulfonamide like Sulfadoxine and Sulfamethoxypyridazine. An Artemisinin includes Arteether, Artemether, Artemisinin, Artesunate, and Dihydroartemisinin.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an anti-hyperlipidemic agent. There are several classes of anti-hyperlipidemic agents (also known as hypolipidemic agents). They may differ in both their impact on the cholesterol profile and adverse effects. For example, some may lower low density lipoprotein (LDL), while others may preferentially increase high density lipoprotein (HDL). Clinically, the choice of an agent will depend on the cholesterol profile of an individual, cardiovascular risk of an individual, and/or the liver and kidney functions of an individual. Examples of a suitable anti-hyperlipidemic agent include, without limitation, an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist, an ACE inhibitor, a Phosphodiesterase inhibitor, a Fibrate, a Statin, a Tocotrienol, a Niacin, a bile acid sequestrants (resin), a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, and a sympathomimetic amine.

A therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be an ester of a therapeutic compound. An ester of a therapeutic compound increases the log P value relative to the same therapeutic compound, but without the ester modification. An ester group may be attached to a therapeutic compound by, e.g., a carboxylic acid or hydroxyl functional group present of the therapeutic compound. An ester of a therapeutic compound may have an increased hydrophobicity, and as such, may be dissolved in a reduced volume of solvent disclosed herein. In some instances, an ester of a therapeutic compound may be combined directly with an adjuvant disclosed herein, thereby eliminating the need of a solvent. An ester of a therapeutic compound may enable the making of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, in situations where a non-esterified form of the same therapeutic compound is otherwise immiscible in a solvent disclosed herein. An ester of a therapeutic compound may still be delivered in a manner that more effectively inhibits a pro-inflammatory response as long as the compound is combined with a lipid disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a therapeutic compound may be reacted with ethyl ester in order to form an ethyl ester of the therapeutic compound.

A solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount sufficient to allow customary administration to an individual. In aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., at least 5 mg, at least 10 mg, at least 15 mg, at least 20 mg, at least 25 mg, at least 30 mg, at least 35 mg, at least 40 mg, at least 45 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 55 mg, at least 60 mg, at least 65 mg, at least 70 mg, at least 75 mg, at least 80 mg, at least 85 mg, at least 90 mg, at least 95 mg, or at least 100 mg. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., at least 5 mg, at least 10 mg, at least 20 mg, at least 25 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 75 mg, at least 100 mg, at least 200 mg, at least 300 mg, at least 400 mg, at least 500 mg, at least 600 mg, at least 700 mg, at least 800 mg, at least 900 mg, at least 1,000 mg, at least 1,100 mg, at least 1,200 mg, at least 1,300 mg, at least 1,400 mg, or at least 1,500 mg. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., about 5 mg to about 100 mg, about 10 mg to about 100 mg, about 50 mg to about 150 mg, about 100 mg to about 250 mg, about 150 mg to about 350 mg, about 250 mg to about 500 mg, about 350 mg to about 600 mg, about 500 mg to about 750 mg, about 600 mg to about 900 mg, about 750 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 850 mg to about 1,200 mg, or about 1,000 mg to about 1,500 mg. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., about 10 mg to about 250 mg, about 10 mg to about 500 mg, about 10 mg to about 750 mg, about 10 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 10 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 50 mg to about 250 mg, about 50 mg to about 500 mg, about 50 mg to about 750 mg, about 50 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 50 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 100 mg to about 250 mg, about 100 mg to about 500 mg, about 100 mg to about 750 mg, about 100 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 100 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 200 mg to about 500 mg, about 200 mg to about 750 mg, about 200 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 200 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 5 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 5 mg to about 1,000 mg, or about 5 mg to about 250 mg.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., less than about 90% by weight, less than about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by weight, less than about 65% by weight, less than about 60% by weight, less than about 55% by weight, less than about 50% by weight, less than about 45% by weight, less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 5% by weight, or less than about 1% by weight. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., about 1% to 90% by weight, about 1% to 80% by weight, about 1% to 75% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to 65% by weight, about 1% to 60% by weight, about 1% to 55% by weight, about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 45% by weight, about 1% to 40% by weight, about 1% to 35% by weight, about 1% to 30% by weight, about 1% to 25% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to 15% by weight, about 1% to 10% by weight, about 1% to 5% by weight, about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about 2% to 30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by weight, about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about 4% to 30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by weight, about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about 6% to 30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by weight, about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about 8% to 30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by weight, or about 8% to 12% by weight.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in an amount of, e.g., about 0.1% to about 45% by weight, about 0.1% to about 40% by weight, about 0.1% to about 35% by weight, about 0.1% to about 30% by weight, about 0.1% to about 25% by weight, about 0.1% to about 20% by weight, about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 45% by weight, about 1% to about 40% by weight, about 1% to about 35% by weight, about 1% to about 30% by weight, about 1% to about 25% by weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 45% by weight, about 5% to about 40% by weight, about 5% to about 35% by weight, about 5% to about 30% by weight, about 5% to about 25% by weight, about 5% to about 20% by weight, about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 45% by weight, about 10% to about 40% by weight, about 10% to about 35% by weight, about 10% to about 30% by weight, about 10% to about 25% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 45% by weight, about 15% to about 40% by weight, about 15% to about 35% by weight, about 15% to about 30% by weight, about 15% to about 25% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 45% by weight, about 20% to about 40% by weight, about 20% to about 35% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 45% by weight, about 25% to about 40% by weight, about 25% to about 35% by weight, or about 25% to about 30% by weight.

The final concentration of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein in a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may be of any concentration desired. In an aspect of this embodiment, the final concentration of a therapeutic compound in a pharmaceutical composition may be a therapeutically effective amount. In other aspects of this embodiment, the final concentration of a therapeutic compound in a pharmaceutical composition may be, e.g., at least 0.00001 mg/mL, at least 0.0001 mg/mL, at least 0.001 mg/mL, at least 0.01 mg/mL, at least 0.1 mg/mL, at least 1 mg/mL, at least 10 mg/mL, at least 25 mg/mL, at least 50 mg/mL, at least 100 mg/mL, at least 200 mg/mL, at least 500 mg/mL, at least 700 mg/mL, at least 1,000 mg/mL, or at least 1,200 mg/mL. In other aspects of this embodiment, the concentration of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein in the solution may be, e.g., at most 1,000 mg/mL, at most 1,100 mg/mL, at most 1,200 mg/mL, at most 1,300 mg/mL, at most 1,400 mg/mL, at most 1,500 mg/mL, at most 2,000 mg/mL, at most 2,000 mg/mL, or at most 3,000 mg/mL. In other aspects of this embodiment, the final concentration of a therapeutic compound in a pharmaceutical composition may be in a range of, e.g., about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 0.0001 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 0.01 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 0.1 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 1 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 750 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 1,000 mg/mL to about 3,000 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 2,000 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 2,000 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 2,000 mg/mL, about 750 mg/mL to about 2,000 mg/mL, about 1,000 mg/mL to about 2,000 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 1,500 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 1,500 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 1,500 mg/mL, about 750 mg/mL to about 1,500 mg/mL, about 1,000 mg/mL to about 1,500 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 1,200 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 1,200 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 1,200 mg/mL, about 750 mg/mL to about 1,200 mg/mL, about 1,000 mg/mL to about 1,200 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 1,000 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 1,000 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 1,000 mg/mL, about 750 mg/mL to about 1,000 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 750 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 750 mg/mL, about 500 mg/mL to about 750 mg/mL, about 100 mg/mL to about 500 mg/mL, about 250 mg/mL to about 500 mg/mL, about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 0.0001 mg/mL, about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 0.001 mg/mL, about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 0.01 mg/mL, about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 0.1 mg/mL, about 0.00001 mg/mL to about 1 mg/mL, about 0.001 mg/mL to about 0.01 mg/mL, about 0.001 mg/mL to about 0.1 mg/mL, about 0.001 mg/mL to about 1 mg/mL, about 0.001 mg/mL to about 10 mg/mL, or about 0.001 mg/mL to about 100 mg/mL.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, one or more lipids. A lipid may be broadly defined as a hydrophobic or amphiphilic small molecule. The amphiphilic nature of some lipids allows them to form structures such as vesicles, liposomes, or membranes in an aqueous environment. Non-limiting examples, of lipids include fatty acids, glycerolipids, phospholipids, sphingolipids, sterol lipids, prenol lipids, saccharolipids, and polyketides.

A lipid useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable fatty acid. A fatty acid comprises a carboxylic acid with a long unbranched hydrocarbon chain which may be either saturated or unsaturated. Thus arrangement confers a fatty acid with a polar, hydrophilic end, and a nonpolar, hydrophobic end that is insoluble in water. Most naturally occurring fatty acids have a hydrocarbon chain of an even number of carbon atoms, typically between 4 and 24 carbons, and may be attached to functional groups containing oxygen, halogens, nitrogen, and sulfur. Synthetic or non-natural fatty acids may have a hydrocarbon chain of any number of carbon atoms from between 3 and 40 carbons. Where a double bond exists, there is the possibility of either a cis or a trans geometric isomerism, which significantly affects the molecule's molecular configuration. Cis-double bonds cause the fatty acid chain to bend, an effect that is more pronounced the more double bonds there are in a chain. Most naturally occurring fatty acids are of the cis configuration, although the trans form does exist in some natural and partially hydrogenated fats and oils. Examples of fatty acids include, without limitation, Capryllic acid (8:0), Pelargonic acid (9:0), Capric acid (10:0), Undecylic acid (11:0), Lauric acid (12:0), Tridecylic acid (13:0), Myristic acid (14:0), Myristoleic acid (14:1), Pentadecyclic acid (15:0), Palmitic acid (16:0), Palmitoleic acid (16:1), Sapienic acid (16:1), Margaric acid (17:0), Stearic acid (18:0), Oleic acid (18:1), Elaidic acid (18:1), Vaccenic acid (18:1), Linoleic acid (18:2), Linoelaidic acid (18:2), α-Linolenic acid (18:3), γ-Linolenic acid (18:3), Stearidonic acid (18:4), Nonadecylic acid (19:0), Arachidic acid (20:0), Eicosenoic acid (20:1), Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (20:3), Mead acid (20:3), Arachidonic acid (20:4), Eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5), Heneicosylic acid (21:0), Behenic acid (22:0), Erucic acid (22:1), Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6), Tricosylic acid (23:0), Lignoceric acid (24:0), Nervonic acid (24:1), Pentacosylic acid (25:0), Cerotic acid (26:0), Heptacosylic acid (27:0), Montanic acid (28:0), Nonacosylic acid (29:0), Melissic acid (30:0), Henatriacontylic acid (31:0), Lacceroic acid (32:0), Psyllic acid (33:0), Geddic acid (34:0), Ceroplastic acid (35:0), and Hexatriacontylic acid (36:0).

In an embodiment, a lipid may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable saturated or unsaturated fatty acid. In aspects of this embodiment, a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid comprises, e.g., at least 8, at least 10, at least 12, at least 14, at least 16, at least 18, at least 20, at least 22, at least 24, at least 26, at least 28, or at least 30 carbon atoms, In other aspects of this embodiment, a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid comprises, e.g., between 4 and 24 carbon atoms, between 6 and 24 carbon atoms, between 8 and 24 carbon atoms, between 10 and 24 carbon atoms, between 12 and 24 carbon atoms, between 14 and 24 carbon atoms, or between 16 and 24 carbon atoms, between 4 and 22 carbon atoms, between 6 and 22 carbon atoms, between 8 and 22 carbon atoms, between 10 and 22 carbon atoms, between 12 and 22 carbon atoms, between 14 and 22 carbon atoms, or between 16 and 22 carbon atoms, between 4 and 20 carbon atoms, between 6 and 20 carbon atoms, between 8 and 20 carbon atoms, between 10 and 20 carbon atoms, between 12 and 20 carbon atoms, between 14 and 20 carbon atoms, or between 16 and 20 carbon atoms. If unsaturated, the fatty acid may have, e.g., 1 or more, 2 or more, 3 or more, 4 or more, 5 or more, or 6 or more double bonds.

A lipid useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat. Also known as a “solid fat”, room temperature solid lipid”, or simply “fat”, a hard fat includes any fatty acid that is solid at normal room temperature, such as, e.g. about 20° C. Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and generally insoluble in water. Examples of mixtures of pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fats include, without limitation, a mixture of one or more glycerolipids disclosed herein, a mixture of one or more glycol fatty acid esters disclosed herein, a mixture of more polyether fatty acid esters disclosed herein, a mixture of more glycerides disclosed herein.

A hard fat useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable glycerolipid. Glycerolipids are composed mainly of mono-, di-, and tri-substituted glycerols. One group of glycerolipids is the glycerides, where one, two, or all three hydroxyl groups of glycerol are each esterified using a fatty acid disclosed herein to produce monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides, respectively. In these compounds, each hydroxyl groups of glycerol may be esterified by the same fatty acid or different fatty acids. Additionally, glycerides may be acetylated to produce acetylated monoglycerides, acetylated diglycerides, and acetylated triglycerides. In aspects of this embodiment, a monoglyceride may include a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄. In other aspects of this embodiment, a diglyceride may include one saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄, or two saturated or unsaturated fatty acids each having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a triglyceride may include one saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄, two saturated or unsaturated fatty acids each having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄, or three saturated or unsaturated fatty acids each having a carbon length of C₁₂-C₂₄.

In aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triglycerides having a melting point of, e.g., about 33° C., about 34° C., about 35° C., about 36° C., about 37° C., about 38° C., about 39° C., about 40° C., about 41° C., about 43° C., about 43° C., about 44° C., about 45° C., about 45° C., about 47° C., about 48° C., about 49° C., about 50° C. In aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triglycerides having a melting point of, e.g., about 30° C. to about 44° C., about 30° C. to about 45° C., about 30° C. to about 46° C., about 30° C. to about 47° C., about 30° C. to about 48° C., about 30° C. to about 49° C., about 30° C. to about 50° C., about 32° C. to about 44° C., about 32° C. to about 45° C., about 32° C. to about 46° C., about 32° C. to about 47° C., about 32° C. to about 48° C., about 32° C. to about 49° C., about 32° C. to about 50° C., about 34° C. to about 44° C., about 34° C. to about 45° C., about 34° C. to about 46° C., about 34° C. to about 47° C., about 34° C. to about 48° C., about 34° C. to about 49° C., about 34° C. to about 50° C., about 36° C. to about 44° C., about 36° C. to about 45° C., about 36° C. to about 46° C., about 36° C. to about 47° C., about 36° C. to about 48° C., about 36° C. to about 49° C., about 36° C. to about 50° C., about 38° C. to about 44° C., about 38° C. to about 45° C., about 38° C. to about 46° C., about 38° C. to about 47° C., about 38° C. to about 48° C., about 38° C. to about 49° C., about 38° C. to about 50° C., about 40° C. to about 44° C., about 40° C. to about 45° C., about 40° C. to about 46° C., about 40° C. to about 47° C., about 40° C. to about 48° C., about 40° C. to about 49° C., about 40° C. to about 50° C., about 42° C. to about 44° C., about 42° C. to about 45° C., about 42° C. to about 46° C., about 42° C. to about 47° C., about 42° C. to about 48° C., about 42° C. to about 49° C., or about 42° C. to about 50° C.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture PEG fatty acid esters having a melting point of, e.g., about 33° C., about 34° C., about 35° C., about 36° C., about 37° C., about 38° C., about 39° C., about 40° C., about 41° C., about 43° C., about 43° C., about 44° C., about 45° C., about 45° C., about 47° C., about 48° C., about 49° C., about 50° C. In aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture PEG fatty acid esters having a melting point of, e.g., about 30° C. to about 44° C., about 30° C. to about 45° C., about 30° C. to about 46° C., about 30° C. to about 47° C., about 30° C. to about 48° C., about 30° C. to about 49° C., about 30° C. to about 50° C., about 32° C. to about 44° C., about 32° C. to about 45° C., about 32° C. to about 46° C., about 32° C. to about 47° C., about 32° C. to about 48° C., about 32° C. to about 49° C., about 32° C. to about 50° C., about 34° C. to about 44° C., about 34° C. to about 45° C., about 34° C. to about 46° C., about 34° C. to about 47° C., about 34° C. to about 48° C., about 34° C. to about 49° C., about 34° C. to about 50° C., about 36° C. to about 44° C., about 36° C. to about 45° C., about 36° C. to about 46° C., about 36° C. to about 47° C., about 36° C. to about 48° C., about 36° C. to about 49° C., about 36° C. to about 50° C., about 38° C. to about 44° C., about 38° C. to about 45° C., about 38° C. to about 46° C., about 38° C. to about 47° C., about 38° C. to about 48° C., about 38° C. to about 49° C., about 38° C. to about 50° C., about 40° C. to about 44° C., about 40° C. to about 45° C., about 40° C. to about 46° C., about 40° C. to about 47° C., about 40° C. to about 48° C., about 40° C. to about 49° C., about 40° C. to about 50° C., about 42° C. to about 44° C., about 42° C. to about 45° C., about 42° C. to about 46° C., about 42° C. to about 47° C., about 42° C. to about 48° C., about 42° C. to about 49° C., or about 42° C. to about 50° C.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triglycerides and PEG fatty acid esters having a melting point of, e.g., about 33° C., about 34° C., about 35° C., about 36° C., about 37° C., about 38° C., about 39° C., about 40° C., about 41° C., about 43° C., about 43° C., about 44° C., about 45° C., about 45° C., about 47° C., about 48° C., about 49° C., about 50° C. In aspects of this embodiment, a mixture of pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids includes a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triglycerides and PEG fatty acid esters having a melting point of, e.g., about 30° C. to about 44° C., about 30° C. to about 45° C., about 30° C. to about 46° C., about 30° C. to about 47° C., about 30° C. to about 48° C., about 30° C. to about 49° C., about 30° C. to about 50° C., about 32° C. to about 44° C., about 32° C. to about 45° C., about 32° C. to about 46° C., about 32° C. to about 47° C., about 32° C. to about 48° C., about 32° C. to about 49° C., about 32° C. to about 50° C., about 34° C. to about 44° C., about 34° C. to about 45° C., about 34° C. to about 46° C., about 34° C. to about 47° C., about 34° C. to about 48° C., about 34° C. to about 49° C., about 34° C. to about 50° C., about 36° C. to about 44° C., about 36° C. to about 45° C., about 36° C. to about 46° C., about 36° C. to about 47° C., about 36° C. to about 48° C., about 36° C. to about 49° C., about 36° C. to about 50° C., about 38° C. to about 44° C., about 38° C. to about 45° C., about 38° C. to about 46° C., about 38° C. to about 47° C., about 38° C. to about 48° C., about 38° C. to about 49° C., about 38° C. to about 50° C., about 40° C. to about 44° C., about 40° C. to about 45° C., about 40° C. to about 46° C., about 40° C. to about 47° C., about 40° C. to about 48° C., about 40° C. to about 49° C., about 40° C. to about 50° C., about 42° C. to about 44° C., about 42° C. to about 45° C., about 42° C. to about 46° C., about 42° C. to about 47° C., about 42° C. to about 48° C., about 42° C. to about 49° C., or about 42° C. to about 50° C.

A solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid (hard fat) in an amount sufficient to form solid solution composition disclosed herein. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid (hard fat) in an amount of, e.g., at least 10% by weight, at least 20% by weight, at least 30% by weight, at least 35% by weight, at least 40% by weight, at least 45% by weight, at least 50% by weight, at least 55% by weight, at least 60% by weight, at least 65% by weight, at least 70% by weight, at least 75% by weight, at least 80% by weight, at least 85% by weight, at least 90% by weight, at least 95% by weight, or at least 99% by weight. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid (hard fat) in an amount of, e.g., about 30% to about 99% by weight, about 35% to about 99% by weight, about 40% to about 99% by weight, about 45% to about 99% by weight, about 50% to about 99% by weight, about 30% to about 98% by weight, about 35% to about 98% by weight, about 40% to about 98% by weight, about 45% to about 98% by weight, about 50% to about 98% by weight, about 30% to about 95% by weight, about 35% to about 95% by weight, about 40% to about 95% by weight, about 45% to about 95% by weight, or about 50% to about 95% by weight. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid (hard fat) in an amount of, e.g., about 70% to about 97% by weight, about 75% to about 97% by weight, about 80% to about 97% by weight, about 85% to about 97% by weight, about 88% to about 97% by weight, about 89% to about 97% by weight, about 90% to about 97% by weight, about 75% to about 96% by weight, about 80% to about 96% by weight, about 85% to about 96% by weight, about 88% to about 96% by weight, about 89% to about 96% by weight, about 90% to about 96% by weight, about 75% to about 93% by weight, about 80% to about 93% by weight, about 85% to about 93% by weight, about 88% to about 93% by weight, about 89% to about 93% by weight, or about 90% to about 93% by weight.

Commercially available mixtures of pharmaceutically-acceptable glycerolipids include, without limitation, Cocoa butter, mixtures of PEG-6 sterate and ethylene glycol palmitostearate and PEG-32 stearate (TEFOSE® 1500; TEFOSE® 63), mixtures of triceteareth-4 phosphate and ethylene glycol palmitostearate and diethylene glycol palmitostearate (SEDEFOS® 75), mixtures of glycerol monostearate and PEG-75 stearate (GELOT®), mixtures of cetyl alcohol and ethoxylated fatty alcohols (seteth-2-, steareth-20) (EMULCIRE®), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point around 33° C. (GELUCIRE® 33/01), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point around 39° C. (GELUCIRE® 39/01), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point around 43° C. (GELUCIRE® 43/01), mixtures of glycerol monostearate 40-55 (type I) and diglycerides (GELEOL® Mono and Diglycerides), and mixtures of medium-chain triglycerides (LABRAFAC® Lipophile WL 1349).

A hard fat useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable glycol fatty acid ester. A pharmaceutically-acceptable glycol fatty acid ester can be a monoester of a glycol, a diester of a glycol, or a triester of a glycol. A glycol fatty acid ester include, without limitation, an ethylene glycol fatty acid ester, a diethylene glycol fatty acid ester, a propylene glycol fatty acid ester, and a dipropylene fatty acid ester. Non-limiting examples of glycol fatty acid esters include, e.g., ethelene glycol caprylate, ethelene glycol pelargonate, ethelene glycol caprate, ethelene glycol undecylate, ethelene glycol laurate, ethelene glycol tridecylate, ethelene glycol myristate, ethelene glycol myristolate, ethelene glycol pentadecyclate, ethelene glycol palmitate, ethelene glycol palmitoleate, ethelene glycol sapienate, ethelene glycol margarate, ethelene glycol stearate, ethelene glycol palmitostearate, ethelene glycol oleate, ethelene glycol elaidate, ethelene glycol vaccinate, ethelene glycol linoleate, ethelene glycol linoelaidate, ethelene glycol α-linolenate, ethelene glycol γ-linolenate, ethelene glycol stearidonate, ethelene glycol capprylocaprate, ethelene glycol dicapprylocaprate, diethelene glycol caprylate, diethelene glycol pelargonate, diethelene glycol caprate, diethelene glycol undecylate, diethelene glycol laurate, diethelene glycol tridecylate, diethelene glycol myristate, diethelene glycol myristolate, diethelene glycol pentadecyclate, diethelene glycol palmitate, diethelene glycol palmitoleate, diethelene glycol sapienate, diethelene glycol margarate, diethelene glycol stearate, diethelene glycol palmitostearate, diethelene glycol oleate, diethelene glycol elaidate, diethelene glycol vaccinate, diethelene glycol linoleate, diethelene glycol linoelaidate, diethelene glycol α-linolenate, diethelene glycol γ-linolenate, diethelene glycol stearidonate, diethelene glycol capprylocaprate, diethelene glycol dicapprylocaprate, propylene glycol caprylate, propylene glycol pelargonate, propylene glycol caprate, propylene glycol undecylate, propylene glycol laurate, propylene glycol tridecylate, propylene glycol myristate, propylene glycol myristolate, propylene glycol pentadecyclate, propylene glycol palmitate, propylene glycol palmitoleate, propylene glycol sapienate, propylene glycol margarate, propylene glycol stearate, propylene glycol palmitostearate, propylene glycol oleate, propylene glycol elaidate, propylene glycol vaccinate, propylene glycol linoleate, propylene glycol linoelaidate, propylene glycol α-linolenate, propylene glycol γ-linolenate, propylene glycol stearidonate, propylene glycol capprylocaprate, propylene glycol dicapprylocaprate, dipropylene glycol caprylate, dipropylene glycol pelargonate, dipropylene glycol caprate, dipropylene glycol undecylate, dipropylene glycol laurate, dipropylene glycol tridecylate, dipropylene glycol myristate, dipropylene glycol myristolate, dipropylene glycol pentadecyclate, dipropylene glycol palmitate, dipropylene glycol palmitoleate, dipropylene glycol sapienate, dipropylene glycol margarate, dipropylene glycol stearate, dipropylene glycol palmitostearate, dipropylene glycol oleate, dipropylene glycol elaidate, dipropylene glycol vaccinate, dipropylene glycol linoleate, dipropylene glycol linoelaidate, dipropylene glycol α-linolenate, dipropylene glycol γ-linolenate, dipropylene glycol stearidonate, dipropylene glycol capprylocaprate, dipropylene glycol dicapprylocaprate, or any combination thereof.

Commercially available pharmaceutically-acceptable glycol fatty acid esters include, without limitation, propylene glycol monopalmitostearate (MONOSTEOL®), propylene glycol dicaprylocaprate (LABRAFAC® PG), propylene glycol monolaurate (type I) (LAUROGLYCOL® FCC), propylene glycol monolaurate (type II) (LAUROGLYCOL® 90), propylene glycol monocaprylate (type I) (CAPRYOL® PGMC), and propylene glycol monocaprylate (type II) (CAPRYOL® 90).

A hard fat useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable polyether fatty acid ester. A pharmaceutically-acceptable polyether fatty acid ester can be a mono-fatty acid ester of a polyether, a di-fatty acid ester of a polyether, or a tri-fatty acid ester of a polyether. A polyether fatty acid ester includes, without limitation, a PEG fatty acid ester, a PEG glyceryl fatty acid, a PEG fatty acid ester glyceride, a PPG fatty acid ester, a PPG glyceryl fatty acid, and a PPG fatty acid ester glyceride. A PEG or PPG may be a molecular mass of, e.g., 5-20,000. Non-limiting examples of polyether fatty acid esters include, e.g., a PEG caprylate, a PEG pelargonate, a PEG caprate, a PEG undecylate, a PEG laurate, a PEG tridecylate, a PEG myristate, a PEG myristolate, a PEG pentadecyclate, a PEG palmitate, a PEG palmitoleate, a PEG sapienate, a PEG margarate, a PEG stearate, a PEG palmitostearate, PEG oleate, PEG elaidate, PEG vaccinate, PEG linoleate, PEG linoelaidate, PEG α-linolenate, PEG γ-linolenate, PEG stearidonate, PEG capprylocaprate, PEG dicapprylocaprate, a PEG glyceryl caprylate, a PEG glyceryl pelargonate, a PEG glyceryl caprate, a PEG glyceryl undecylate, a PEG glyceryl laurate, a PEG glyceryl tridecylate, a PEG glyceryl myristate, a PEG glyceryl myristolate, a PEG glyceryl pentadecyclate, a PEG glyceryl palmitate, a PEG glyceryl palmitoleate, a PEG glyceryl sapienate, a PEG glyceryl margarate, a PEG glyceryl stearate, a PEG glyceryl palmitostearate, PEG glyceryl oleate, PEG glyceryl elaidate, PEG glyceryl vaccinate, PEG glyceryl linoleate, PEG glyceryl linoelaidate, PEG glyceryl α-linolenate, PEG glyceryl γ-linolenate, PEG glyceryl stearidonate, PEG glyceryl capprylocaprate, PEG glyceryl dicapprylocaprate, a capryloyl PEG glyceride, a pelargonoyl PEG glyceride, a caproyl PEG glyceride, an undecyloyl PEG glyceride, a lauroyl PEG glyceride, a tridecyloyl PEG glyceride, a myristoyl PEG glyceride, a myristoloyl PEG glyceride, a pentadecycloyl PEG glyceride, a palmitoyl PEG glyceride, a palmitoleoyl PEG glyceride, a sapienoyl PEG glyceride, a margaroyl PEG glyceride, a stearoyl PEG glyceride, a palmitostearoyl PEG glyceride, an oleoyl PEG glyceride, an elaidoyl PEG glyceride, a vaccinoyl PEG glyceride, a linoleoyl PEG glyceride, a linoelaidoyl PEG glyceride, an α-linolenoyl PEG glyceride, a γ-linolenoyl PEG glyceride, a stearidonoyl PEG glyceride, a capprylocaproyl PEG glyceride, a dicapprylocaproyl PEG glyceride, a PPG caprylate, a PPG pelargonate, a PPG caprate, a PPG undecylate, a PPG laurate, a PPG tridecylate, a PPG myristate, a PPG myristolate, a PPG pentadecyclate, a PPG palmitate, a PPG palmitoleate, a PPG sapienate, a PPG margarate, a PPG stearate, a PPG palmitostearate, a PPG oleate, a PPG elaidate, a PPG vaccinate, a PPG linoleate, a PPG linoelaidate, a PPG α-linolenate, a PPG γ-linolenate, a PPG stearidonate, a PPG capprylocaprate, a PPG dicapprylocaprate, a PPG glyceryl caprylate, a PPG glyceryl pelargonate, a PPG glyceryl caprate, a PPG glyceryl undecylate, a PPG glyceryl laurate, a PPG glyceryl tridecylate, a PPG glyceryl myristate, a PPG glyceryl myristolate, a PPG glyceryl pentadecyclate, a PPG glyceryl palmitate, a PPG glyceryl palmitoleate, a PPG glyceryl sapienate, a PPG glyceryl margarate, a PPG glyceryl stearate, a PPG glyceryl palmitostearate, a PPG glyceryl oleate, a PPG glyceryl elaidate, a PPG glyceryl vaccinate, a PPG glyceryl linoleate, a PPG glyceryl linoelaidate, a PPG glyceryl α-linolenate, a PPG glyceryl γ-linolenate, a PPG glyceryl stearidonate, a PPG glyceryl capprylocaprate, a PPG glyceryl dicapprylocaprate, a capryloyl PPG glyceride, a pelargonoyl PPG glyceride, a caproyl PPG glyceride, an undecyloyl PPG glyceride, a lauroyl PPG glyceride, a tridecyloyl PPG glyceride, a myristoyl PPG glyceride, a myristoloyl PPG glyceride, a pentadecycloyl PPG glyceride, a palmitoyl PPG glyceride, a palmitoleoyl PPG glyceride, a sapienoyl PPG glyceride, a margaroyl PPG glyceride, a stearoyl PPG glyceride, a palmitostearoyl PPG glyceride, an oleoyl PPG glyceride, an elaidoyl PPG glyceride, a vaccinoyl PPG glyceride, a linoleoyl PPG glyceride, a linoelaidoyl PPG glyceride, an α-linolenoyl PPG glyceride, a γ-linolenoyl PPG glyceride, a stearidonoyl PPG glyceride, a capprylocaproyl PPG glyceride, a dicapprylocaproyl PPG glyceride, or any combination thereof.

Commercially available pharmaceutically-acceptable polyether fatty acid esters include, without limitation, caprylocaproyl macrogol-8 glycerides (LABRASOL®), PEG-8 beeswax (APIFIL®), lauroyl macrogol-32 glycerides (GELUCIRE 44/14), stearoyl macrogol-32 glycerides (GELUCIRE 50.13), linoleoyl macrogol-6 glycerides (LABRAFIL® M2125CS), oleoyl macrogol-6 glycerides (LABRAFIL® M1944CS), and lauroyl macrogol-6 glycerides (LABRAFIL® M2130CS).

Another lipid useful in the pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein may be a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid lipid. Also known as a “liquid fat”, a room temperature liquid lipid includes any fatty acid that is liquid at normal room temperature, such as, e.g. about 20° C. Room temperature liquid lipid comprise a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and generally insoluble in water. Examples of mixtures of pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid lipids include, without limitation, a mixture of one or more fatty acids disclosed herein, a mixture of one or more partially hydrolyzed fat, and a mixture of one or more partially hydrogenated fat.

A pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid lipid includes a pharmaceutically-acceptable partially hydrogenated fat. The process of hydrogenation adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated lipid, eliminating double bonds and making them into partially or completely saturated lipid. Partial hydrogenation is a chemical rather than enzymatic, that converts a part of cis-isomers into trans-unsaturated lipids instead of hydrogenating them completely. In the first reaction step, one hydrogen is added, with the other, coordinatively unsaturated, carbon being attached to the catalyst. The second step is the addition of hydrogen to the remaining carbon, producing a saturated fatty acid. The first step is reversible, such that the hydrogen is readsorbed on the catalyst and the double bond is re-formed. The intermediate with only one hydrogen added contains no double bond and can freely rotate. Thus, the double bond can re-form as either cis or trans, of which trans is favored, regardless the starting material.

A solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a room temperature liquid lipid in an amount sufficient to dissolve a therapeutic compound disclosed herein. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a room temperature liquid lipid in an amount of, e.g., less than about 90% by weight, less than about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by weight, less than about 65% by weight, less than about 60% by weight, less than about 55% by weight, less than about 50% by weight, less than about 45% by weight, less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 5% by weight, or less than about 1% by weight. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a room temperature liquid lipid in an amount in a range of, e.g., about 1% to 90% by weight, about 1% to 80% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to 60% by weight, about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 40% by weight, about 1% to 30% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to 10% by weight, about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about 2% to 30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by weight, about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about 4% to 30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by weight, about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about 6% to 30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by weight, about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about 8% to 30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by weight, or about 8% to 12% by weight.

Examples of a pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid lipids include monoglycerides including, without limitation, glycerol monomyristoleate, glycerol monopalmitoleate, glycerol monosapienate, glycerol monooleate, glycerol monoelaidate, glycerol monovaccenate, glycerol monolinoleate, glycerol monolinoelaidate, glycerol monolinolenate, glycerol monostearidonate, glycerol monoeicosenoate, glycerol monomeadate, glycerol monoarachidonate, glycerol monoeicosapentaenoate, glycerol monoerucate, glycerol monodocosahexaenoate, and glycerol mononervonate.

Commercially available pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid lipids include, without limitation, glyceryl dibehenate (COMPRITOL® 888), glycerol behenate (COMPRITOL® E ATO), glycerol dipalmitostearate (Biogapress Vegetal BM297ATO), glycerol distearate (type I) (PRECIROL® ATO 5), and glycerol monolinoleate (MAISINE™ 35-1).

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a stabilizing agent. A stability agent is a compound that interacts with a free acid or base present on a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to shield the charges, thereby impeding ionic interactions between therapeutic compound/lipid matrices preventing the alignments necessary to form a crystalline matrix of a solid phase composition. Thus, a stabilizing agent prevent the thermodynamic transition of a composition into a classic solid phase or prolongs this transition to such an extent that it does not occur. Examples of stability agents include a liquid glycol polymer, a monohydric alcohol, isosorbide dimethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol) (TRANSCUTOL®).

A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a stabilizing agent in an amount sufficient to stabilize the free acid or base present in a therapeutic compound disclosed herein. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a stabilizing agent in an amount of, e.g., less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 19% by weight, less than about 18% by weight, less than about 17% by weight, less than about 16% by weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 14% by weight, less than about 13% by weight, less than about 12% by weight, less than about 11% by weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 9% by weight, less than about 8% by weight, less than about 7% by weight, less than about 6% by weight, less than about 5% by weight, less than about 4% by weight, less than about 3% by weight, less than about 2% by weight, or less than about 1%. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a stabilizing agent in an amount of, e.g., about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 7% by weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 1% to about 12% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by weight, about 1% to about 18% by weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight, about 2% to about 5% by weight, about 2% to about 7% by weight, about 2% to about 10% by weight, about 2% to about 12% by weight, about 2% to about 15% by weight, about 2% to about 18% by weight, about 2% to about 20% by weight, about 3% to about 5% by weight, about 3% to about 7% by weight, about 3% to about 10% by weight, about 3% to about 12% by weight, about 3% to about 15% by weight, about 3% to about 18% by weight, about 3% to about 20% by weight, about 4% to about 5% by weight, about 4% to about 7% by weight, about 4% to about 10% by weight, about 4% to about 12% by weight, about 4% to about 15% by weight, about 4% to about 18% by weight, about 4% to about 20% by weight, about 5% to about 7% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 5% to about 12% by weight, about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 18% by weight, about 5% to about 20% by weight, about 6% to about 7% by weight, about 6% to about 10% by weight, about 6% to about 12% by weight, about 6% to about 15% by weight, about 6% to about 18% by weight, about 6% to about 20% by weight, about 7% to about 10% by weight, about 7% to about 12% by weight, about 7% to about 15% by weight, about 7% to about 18% by weight, about 7% to about 20% by weight, about 8% to about 10% by weight, about 8% to about 12% by weight, about 8% to about 15% by weight, about 8% to about 18% by weight, about 8% to about 20% by weight, about 9% to about 10% by weight, about 9% to about 12% by weight, about 9% to about 15% by weight, about 9% to about 18% by weight, about 9% to about 20% by weight, about 10% to about 12% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 10% to about 18% by weight, or about 10% to about 20% by weight.

A stability agent as disclosed herein is not a solvent as it is used in an amount that does not result in substantial dissolving of a solute. As such, the amount stability agent used in a solid solution composition disclosed herein results in no more than 85% dissolution of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein. In aspects of this embodiment, he amount stability agent used in a solid solution composition disclosed herein results in. e.g., no more than 80%, no more than 75%, no more than 70%, no more than 65%, no more than 60%, no more than 55%, no more than 50%, no more than 45%, no more than 40%, no more than 35%, no more than 30%, no more than 25%, no more than 20%, no more than 15%, no more than 10%, or no more than 5% dissolution of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, a glycol polymer may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable PEG polymer. PEG polymers, also known as polyethylene oxide (PEO) polymers or polyoxyethylene (POE) polymers, are prepared by polymerization of ethylene oxide and are commercially available over a wide range of molecular weights from 100 g/mol to 10,000,000 g/mol. PEG polymers with a low molecular mass are liquids or low-melting solids, whereas PEG polymers of a higher molecular mass are solids. In an aspect of this embodiment, a PEG polymer used as a stability agent is a liquid PEG polymer. In aspects of this embodiment, a PEG polymer has a molecular weight of, e.g., no more than 100 g/mol, no more than 200 g/mol, no more than 300 g/mol, no more than 400 g/mol, no more than 500 g/mol, no more than 600 g/mol, no more than 700 g/mol, no more than 800 g/mol, no more than 900 g/mol, or no more than 1000 g/mol.

A PEG polymer include, without limitation, PEG 100, PEG 200, PEG 300, PEG 400, PEG 500, PEG 600, PEG 700, PEG 800, PEG 900, PEG 1000, PEG 1100, PEG 1200, PEG 1300, PEG 1400, PEG 1500, PEG 1600, PEG 1700, PEG 1800, PEG 1900, PEG 2000, PEG 2100, PEG 2200, PEG 2300, PEG 2400, PEG 2500, PEG 2600, PEG 2700, PEG 2800, PEG 2900, PEG 3000, PEG 3250, PEG 3350, PEG 3500, PEG 3750, PEG 4000, PEG 4250, PEG 4500, PEG 4750, PEG 5000, PEG 5500, PEG 6000, PEG 6500, PEG 7000, PEG 7500, PEG 8000, PEG 8500, PEG 9000, PEG 9500, PEG 10,000, PEG 11,000, PEG 12,000, PEG 13,000, PEG 14,000, PEG 15,000, PEG 16,000, PEG 17,000, PEG 18,000, PEG 19,000, or PEG 20,000.

In another embodiment, a glycol polymer may comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable polypropylene glycol (PPG) polymer. PPG polymers, also known as polypropylene oxide (PPO) polymers or polyoxypropylene (POP) polymers, are prepared by polymerization of propylene oxide and are commercially available over a wide range of molecular weights from 100 g/mol to 10,000,000 g/mol. PPG polymers with a low molecular mass are liquids or low-melting solids, whereas PPG polymers of a higher molecular mass are solids. In an aspect of this embodiment, a PPG polymer used as a stability agent is a liquid PPG polymer. In aspects of this embodiment, a PPG polymer has a molecular weight of, e.g., no more than 100 g/mol, no more than 200 g/mol, no more than 300 g/mol, no more than 400 g/mol, no more than 500 g/mol, no more than 600 g/mol, no more than 700 g/mol, no more than 800 g/mol, no more than 900 g/mol, or no more than 1000 g/mol.

A PPG polymer include, without limitation, PPG 100, PPG 200, PPG 300, PPG 400, PPG 500, PPG 600, PPG 700, PPG 800, PPG 900, PPG 1000, PPG 1100, PPG 1200, PPG 1300, PPG 1400, PPG 1500, PPG 1600, PPG 1700, PPG 1800, PPG 1900, PPG 2000, PPG 2100, PPG 2200, PPG 2300, PPG 2400, PPG 2500, PPG 2600, PPG 2700, PPG 2800, PPG 2900, PPG 3000, PPG 3250, PPG 3350, PPG 3500, PPG 3750, PPG 4000, PPG 4250, PPG 4500, PPG 4750, PPG 5000, PPG 5500, PPG 6000, PPG 6500, PPG 7000, PPG 7500, PPG 8000, PPG 8500, PPG 9000, PPG 9500, PPG 10,000, PPG 11,000, PPG 12,000, PPG 13,000, PPG 14,000, PPG 15,000, PPG 16,000, PPG 17,000, PPG 18,000, PPG 19,000, or PPG 20,000.

A monohydric alcohol may also be used as a stability agent. In aspects of this embodiment, the monohydric alcohol may be, e.g., a C₂₋₄ alcohol, a C₁₋₄ alcohol, a C₁₋₅ alcohol, a C₁₋₇ alcohol, a C₁₋₁₀ alcohol, a C₁₋₁₅ alcohol, or a C₁₋₂₀ alcohol. Examples of a monohydric alcohol include, without limitation, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, and 1-hexadecanol.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a neutralizing agent. A neutralizing agent is a compound that interacts with a therapeutic compound disclosed herein that is a salt to neutralized the ionic charges produced when the therapeutic compound dissolves, thereby impeding ionic interactions between therapeutic compound/lipid matrices preventing the alignments necessary to form a crystalline matrix of a solid phase composition. Thus, a neutralizing agent prevent the thermodynamic transition of a composition into a classic solid phase or prolongs this transition to such an extent that it does not occur. Examples of neutralizing agents include fatty acids as disclosed herein for base-salt drugs and sodium acetate or triethanolamine for acid-salt drugs.

The amount of neutralizing agent used is based upon the extent of charge neutralization desired. For complete neutralization, one molar equivalent of neutralizing agent relative to therapeutic compound is added to the formulation. For partial neutralization, less than one molar equivalent is added. Partial neutralization is advantageous in producing a sustained release formulation. Upon administration, a portion of the therapeutic compound is immediately made available to the body (instant bioavailability) while the bioavailability of another portion is delayed until the therapeutic compound is neutralized by the neutralizing agent. A neutralizing agent may also be added in an excessive amount, i.e., more than one molar equivalent relative to therapeutic compound. Besides neutralizing the salt-drug, excessive amounts of neutralizing agent can also enable adjustments to the melting point of the solid solution composition.

In aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., at least 5 mg, at least 10 mg, at least 15 mg, at least 20 mg, at least 25 mg, at least 30 mg, at least 35 mg, at least 40 mg, at least 45 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 55 mg, at least 60 mg, at least 65 mg, at least 70 mg, at least 75 mg, at least 80 mg, at least 85 mg, at least 90 mg, at least 95 mg, or at least 100 mg. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., at least 5 mg, at least 10 mg, at least 20 mg, at least 25 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 75 mg, at least 100 mg, at least 200 mg, at least 300 mg, at least 400 mg, at least 500 mg, at least 600 mg, at least 700 mg, at least 800 mg, at least 900 mg, at least 1,000 mg, at least 1,100 mg, at least 1,200 mg, at least 1,300 mg, at least 1,400 mg, or at least 1,500 mg. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., about 5 mg to about 100 mg, about 10 mg to about 100 mg, about 50 mg to about 150 mg, about 100 mg to about 250 mg, about 150 mg to about 350 mg, about 250 mg to about 500 mg, about 350 mg to about 600 mg, about 500 mg to about 750 mg, about 600 mg to about 900 mg, about 750 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 850 mg to about 1,200 mg, or about 1,000 mg to about 1,500 mg. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., about 10 mg to about 250 mg, about 10 mg to about 500 mg, about 10 mg to about 750 mg, about 10 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 10 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 50 mg to about 250 mg, about 50 mg to about 500 mg, about 50 mg to about 750 mg, about 50 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 50 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 100 mg to about 250 mg, about 100 mg to about 500 mg, about 100 mg to about 750 mg, about 100 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 100 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 200 mg to about 500 mg, about 200 mg to about 750 mg, about 200 mg to about 1,000 mg, about 200 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 5 mg to about 1,500 mg, about 5 mg to about 1,000 mg, or about 5 mg to about 250 mg.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., less than about 90% by weight, less than about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by weight, less than about 65% by weight, less than about 60% by weight, less than about 55% by weight, less than about 50% by weight, less than about 45% by weight, less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 5% by weight, or less than about 1% by weight. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., about 1% to 90% by weight, about 1% to 80% by weight, about 1% to 75% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to 65% by weight, about 1% to 60% by weight, about 1% to 55% by weight, about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 45% by weight, about 1% to 40% by weight, about 1% to 35% by weight, about 1% to 30% by weight, about 1% to 25% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to 15% by weight, about 1% to 10% by weight, about 1% to 5% by weight, about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about 2% to 30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by weight, about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about 4% to 30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by weight, about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about 6% to 30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by weight, about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about 8% to 30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by weight, or about 8% to 12% by weight.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a neutralizing agent in an amount of, e.g., about 0.1% to about 45% by weight, about 0.1% to about 40% by weight, about 0.1% to about 35% by weight, about 0.1% to about 30% by weight, about 0.1% to about 25% by weight, about 0.1% to about 20% by weight, about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, about 0.1% to about 10% by weight, about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 45% by weight, about 1% to about 40% by weight, about 1% to about 35% by weight, about 1% to about 30% by weight, about 1% to about 25% by weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 45% by weight, about 5% to about 40% by weight, about 5% to about 35% by weight, about 5% to about 30% by weight, about 5% to about 25% by weight, about 5% to about 20% by weight, about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 45% by weight, about 10% to about 40% by weight, about 10% to about 35% by weight, about 10% to about 30% by weight, about 10% to about 25% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 45% by weight, about 15% to about 40% by weight, about 15% to about 35% by weight, about 15% to about 30% by weight, about 15% to about 25% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 45% by weight, about 20% to about 40% by weight, about 20% to about 35% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 45% by weight, about 25% to about 40% by weight, about 25% to about 35% by weight, or about 25% to about 30% by weight.

A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may optionally include a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier that facilitates processing of an active ingredient into pharmaceutically-acceptable compositions. As used herein, the term “pharmacologically-acceptable carrier” is synonymous with “pharmacological carrier” and means any carrier that has substantially no long term or permanent detrimental effect when administered and encompasses terms such as “pharmacologically acceptable vehicle, stabilizer, diluent, additive, auxiliary or excipient.” Such a carrier generally is mixed with an active compound or permitted to dilute or enclose the active compound and can be a solid, semi-solid, or liquid agent. It is understood that the active ingredients can be soluble or can be delivered as a suspension in the desired carrier or diluent. Any of a variety of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers can be used including, without limitation, aqueous media such as, e.g., water, saline, glycine, hyaluronic acid and the like; solid carriers such as, e.g., mannitol, lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, sodium saccharin, talcum, cellulose, glucose, sucrose, magnesium carbonate, and the like; solvents; dispersion media; coatings; antibacterial and antifungal agents; isotonic and absorption delaying agents; or any other inactive ingredient. Selection of a pharmacologically acceptable carrier can depend on the mode of administration. Except insofar as any pharmacologically acceptable carrier is incompatible with the active ingredient, its use in pharmaceutically acceptable compositions is contemplated. Non-limiting examples of specific uses of such pharmaceutical carriers can be found in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems (Howard C. Ansel et al., eds., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers, 7th ed. 1999); REMINGTON: THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PHARMACY (Alfonso R. Gennaro ed., Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 20th ed. 2000); Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (Joel G. Hardman et al., eds., McGraw-Hill Professional, 10th ed. 2001); and Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients (Raymond C. Rowe et al., APhA Publications, 4th edition 2003). These protocols are routine procedures and any modifications are well within the scope of one skilled in the art and from the teaching herein.

A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can optionally include, without limitation, other pharmaceutically acceptable components (or pharmaceutical components), including, without limitation, buffers, preservatives, tonicity adjusters, salts, antioxidants, osmolality adjusting agents, physiological substances, pharmacological substances, bulking agents, emulsifying agents, wetting agents, sweetening or flavoring agents, and the like. Various buffers and means for adjusting pH can be used to prepare a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, provided that the resulting preparation is pharmaceutically acceptable. Such buffers include, without limitation, acetate buffers, citrate buffers, phosphate buffers, neutral buffered saline, phosphate buffered saline and borate buffers. It is understood that acids or bases can be used to adjust the pH of a composition as needed. Pharmaceutically acceptable antioxidants include, without limitation, sodium metabisulfite, sodium thiosulfate, acetylcysteine, butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene. Useful preservatives include, without limitation, benzalkonium chloride, chlorobutanol, thimerosal, phenylmercuric acetate, phenylmercuric nitrate, a stabilized oxy chloro composition and chelants, such as, e.g., DTPA or DTPA-bisamide, calcium DTPA, and CaNaDTPA-bisamide. Tonicity adjustors useful in a pharmaceutical composition include, without limitation, salts such as, e.g., sodium chloride, potassium chloride, mannitol or glycerin and other pharmaceutically acceptable tonicity adjustor. The pharmaceutical composition may be provided as a salt and can be formed with many acids, including but not limited to, hydrochloric, sulfuric, acetic, lactic, tartaric, malic, succinic, etc. Salts tend to be more soluble in aqueous or other protonic solvents than are the corresponding free base forms. It is understood that these and other substances known in the art of pharmacology can be included in a pharmaceutical composition.

In an embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein is solid at room temperature. In aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may be formulated to be a solid at a temperature of, e.g., about 35° C. or lower, about 34° C. or lower, about 33° C. or lower, about 32° C. or lower, about 31° C. or lower, about 30° C. or lower, about 29° C. or lower, about 28° C. or lower, about 27° C. or lower, about 26° C. or lower, about 25° C. or lower, about 24° C. or lower, about 23° C. or lower, about 22° C. or lower, about 21° C. or lower, about 20° C. or lower, about 19° C. or lower, about 18° C. or lower, about 17° C. or lower, about 16° C. or lower, about 15° C. or lower, about 14° C. or lower, about 13° C. or lower, about 12° C. or lower, about 11° C. or lower, about 10° C. or lower, about 9° C. or lower, about 8° C. or lower, about 7° C. or lower, about 6° C. or lower, about 5° C. or lower, about 4° C. or lower, about 3° C. or lower, about 2° C. or lower, about 1° C. or lower, or about 0° C. or lower.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed has a melting point temperature of, e.g., 5° C. or higher, 10° C. or higher, 15° C. or higher, 16° C. or higher, 17° C. or higher, 18° C. or higher, 19° C. or higher, 20° C. or higher, 21° C. or higher, 22° C. or higher, 23° C. or higher, 24° C. or higher, 25° C. or higher, 26° C. or higher, 27° C. or higher, 28° C. or higher, 29° C. or higher, 30° C. or higher, 31° C. or higher, 32° C. or higher, 33° C. or higher, 34° C. or higher, 35° C. or higher, 36° C. or higher, or 37° C. or higher. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed has a melting point temperature in the range of, e.g., about 5° C. to about 24° C., about 10° C. to about 24° C. about 22° C. to about 24° C., about 23° C. to about 25° C., about 24° C. to about 26° C., about 25° C. to about 27° C., about 26° C. to about 28° C., about 27° C. to about 29° C., about 28° C. to about 30° C., about 29° C. to about 31° C., about 30° C. to about 32° C., about 31° C. to about 33° C., about 32° C. to about 34° C., about 33° C. to about 35° C., about 34° C. to about 36° C., or about 35° C. to about 37° C. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed has a melting point temperature in the range of, e.g., about 22° C. to about 26° C., about 24° C. to about 28° C., about 26° C. to about 30° C., about 28° C. to about 32° C., about 30° C. to about 34° C., about 32° C. to about 36° C., or about 34° C. to about 38° C.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a method of preparing a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises the steps of a) contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the one or more lipids; and b) contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein under conditions which allow the formation of a solid solution composition.

In one embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises the steps of a) contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids and one or more stabilizing agents under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the one or more lipids; and b) contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein under conditions which allow the formation of a solid solution composition.

In one embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises the steps of a) contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids and one or more neutralizing agents under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the one or more lipids; and b) contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein under conditions which allow the formation of a solid solution composition.

In one embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises the steps of a) contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more room temperature liquid lipids, one or more stabilizing agents, and one or more neutralizing agents under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in the one or more lipids; and b) contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein under conditions which allow the formation of a solid solution composition.

The method disclosed herein is carried out under conditions which allow the therapeutic compound to dissolve in other components. In aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein may be carried out at a temperature sufficient to dissolve the therapeutic compound into the one or more room temperature liquid lipids, and/or one or more stabilizing agents, and/or one or more neutralizing agents to create a solution. In other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., about 40° C., about 45° C., about 50° C., about 55° C., about 60° C., about 65° C., about 70° C., or about 75° C. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., at least 40° C., at least 45° C., at least 50° C., at least 55° C., at least 60° C., at least 65° C., at least 70° C., or at least 75° C. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., at most 40° C., at most 45° C., at most 50° C., at most 55° C., at most 60° C., at most 65° C., at most 70° C., or at most 75° C. In other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., about 40° C. to about 45° C., about 40° C. to about 50° C., about 40° C. to about 55° C., about 40° C. to about 60° C., about 40° C. to about 65° C., about 40° C. to about 70° C., about 40° C. to about 75° C., about 45° C. to about 50° C., about 45° C. to about 55° C., about 45° C. to about 60° C., about 45° C. to about 65° C., about 45° C. to about 70° C., about 45° C. to about 75° C., about 50° C. to about 55° C., about 50° C. to about 60° C., about 50° C. to about 65° C., about 50° C. to about 70° C., about 50° C. to about 75° C., about 55° C. to about 60° C., about 55° C. to about 65° C., about 55° C. to about 70° C., about 55° C. to about 75° C., about 60° C. to about 65° C., about 60° C. to about 70° C., about 60° C. to about 75° C., about 65° C. to about 70° C., about 65° C. to about 75° C., or about 70° C. to about 75° C.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein may be carried out at a temperature sufficient to incorporate the one or more room temperature solid lipids into the solution comprising the therapeutic compound. In other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., about 40° C., about 45° C., about 50° C., about 55° C., about 60° C., about 65° C., about 70° C., or about 75° C. in order to incorporate the one or more room temperature solid lipids. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., at least 40° C., at least 45° C., at least 50° C., at least 55° C., at least 60° C., at least 65° C., at least 70° C., or at least 75° C. in order to incorporate the one or more room temperature solid lipids. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., at most 40° C., at most 45° C., at most 50° C., at most 55° C., at most 60° C., at most 65° C., at most 70° C., or at most 75° C. in order to incorporate the one or more room temperature solid lipids. In other aspects of this embodiment, a method disclosed herein comprises heating a mixture comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to a temperature of, e.g., about 40° C. to about 45° C., about 40° C. to about 50° C., about 40° C. to about 55° C., about 40° C. to about 60° C., about 40° C. to about 65° C., about 40° C. to about 70° C., about 40° C. to about 75° C., about 45° C. to about 50° C., about 45° C. to about 55° C., about 45° C. to about 60° C., about 45° C. to about 65° C., about 45° C. to about 70° C., about 45° C. to about 75° C., about 50° C. to about 55° C., about 50° C. to about 60° C., about 50° C. to about 65° C., about 50° C. to about 70° C., about 50° C. to about 75° C., about 55° C. to about 60° C., about 55° C. to about 65° C., about 55° C. to about 70° C., about 55° C. to about 75° C., about 60° C. to about 65° C., about 60° C. to about 70° C., about 60° C. to about 75° C., about 65° C. to about 70° C., about 65° C. to about 75° C., or about 70° C. to about 75° C. in order to incorporate the one or more room temperature solid lipids.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, contacting a therapeutic compound disclosed herein with one or more lipids. In aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes one, two, three, four, or five different lipids disclosed herein. In other aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes two or more, three or more, four or more, or five or more different lipids disclosed herein. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes about one to about five different lipids disclosed herein, about two to about five different lipids disclosed herein, about three to about five different lipids disclosed herein, about one to about four different lipids disclosed herein, about two to about four different lipids disclosed herein, or about two to about three different lipids disclosed herein.

In other aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes one or more room temperature solid lipids and one or more room temperature liquid lipids. In aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes one, two, three, four, or five different hard fats disclosed herein and one, two, three, four, or five different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein. In other aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes two or more, three or more, four or more, or five or more different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein and two or more, three or more, four or more, or five or more different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, one or more lipids includes about one to about five different hard fats disclosed herein, about two to about five different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein, about three to about five different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein, about one to about four different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein, about two to about four different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein, or about two to about three different room temperature solid lipids disclosed herein and about one to about five different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein, about two to about five different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein, about three to about five different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein, about one to about four different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein, about two to about four different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein, or about two to about three different room temperature liquid lipids disclosed herein.

In aspects of this embodiment, the method disclosed herein may use a room temperature solid lipid and a room temperature liquid lipid in a ratio of solid lipid:liquid lipid of, e.g., at least 1:1, at least 2:1, at least 3:1, at least 4:1, at least 5:1, at least 6:1, at least 7:1, at least 8:1, at least 9:1, at least 10:1, at least 15:1, or at least 20:1. In other aspects of this embodiment, the method disclosed herein may use a room temperature solid lipid and a room temperature liquid lipid in a ratio of solid lipid:liquid lipid of, e.g., about 1:1 to about 20:1, about 5:1 to about 20:1, about 2:1 to about 15:1, about 5:1 to about 15:1, about 4:1 to about 12:1, or about 6:1 to about 10:1.

In aspects of this embodiment, the method disclosed herein may use a plurality of room temperature solid lipids and a plurality of room temperature liquid lipids in a ratio of total solid lipid:total liquid lipid of, e.g., at least 1:1, at least 2:1, at least 3:1, at least 4:1, at least 5:1, at least 6:1, at least 7:1, at least 8:1, at least 9:1, at least 10:1, at least 15:1, or at least 20:1. In other aspects of this embodiment, the method disclosed herein may use a plurality of room temperature solid lipids and a plurality of room temperature liquid lipid in a ratio of total solid lipid:total liquid lipid of, e.g., about 1:1 to about 20:1, about 5:1 to about 20:1, about 2:1 to about 15:1, about 5:1 to about 15:1, about 4:1 to about 12:1, or about 6:1 to about 10:1.

The contacting a therapeutic compound and one or more lipids may comprise mixing the, e.g., by stirring, inversion, sonication, or vortexing. The mixing may be carried out for, e.g., at least 1 second, at least 5 seconds, at least 10 seconds, at least 20 seconds, at least 30 seconds, at least 45 seconds, at least 60 seconds, or more, until the therapeutic compound is fully dissolved in the lipid/glycol polymer mixture.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, contacting the compound/lipid solution with one or more glycol polymers disclosed herein.

The method disclosed herein is carried out under conditions which allow the solidification of a solid solution composition. In aspects of this embodiment, the method may be carried out at a temperature sufficient to cool the composition to a temperature where the solution solidifies.

In certain embodiments, a rapid cooling step may be used to reduce the temperature of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein after its formation. For example, a rapid cooling step may be used in procedures were temperatures greater than room temperature are used to allow a therapeutic compound to dissolve fully in the pharmaceutically-acceptable solvent and/or to allow the solution comprising the therapeutic compound to form the pharmaceutical composition. In aspects of this embodiment, a rapid cooling step results in a temperature decrease of, e.g., about 30° C. in 20 minutes, about 25° C. in 20 minutes, about 20° C. in 20 minutes, about 15° C. in 20 minutes, about 30° C. in 15 minutes, about 25° C. in 15 minutes, about 20° C. in 15 minutes, about 15° C. in 15 minutes, about 30° C. in 10 minutes, about 25° C. in 10 minutes, about 20° C. in 10 minutes, about 15° C. in 10 minutes, about 30° C. in 5 minutes, about 25° C. in 5 minutes, about 20° C. in 5 minutes, about 15° C. in 5 minutes. In other aspects of this embodiment, a rapid cooling step results in a temperature decrease of, e.g., about 20° C. to about 30° C. in 20 minutes, about 20° C. to about 30° C. in 15 minutes, about 20° C. to about 30° C. in 10 minutes, about 20° C. to about 30° C. in 5 minutes, about 15° C. to about 25° C. in 20 minutes, about 15° C. to about 25° C. in 15 minutes, about 15° C. to about 25° C. in 10 minutes, about 15° C. to about 25° C. in 5 minutes, about 10° C. to about 20° C. in 20 minutes, about 10° C. to about 20° C. in 15 minutes, about 10° C. to about 20° C. in 10 minutes, or about 10° C. to about 20° C. in 5 minutes.

In yet aspects of this embodiment, a rapid cooling step results in a temperature decrease of, e.g., about 2.0° C./minute, about 1.9° C./minute, about 1.8° C./minute, about 1.7° C./minute, about 1.6° C./minute, about 1.5° C./minute, about 1.4° C./minute, about 1.3° C./minute, about 1.2° C./minute, about 1.1° C./minute, about 1.0° C./minute, about 0.9° C./minute, about 0.8° C./minute, about 0.7° C./minute, about 0.6° C./minute, about 0.5° C./minute, about 0.4° C./minute, about 0.3° C./minute, about 0.2° C./minute, or about 0.1° C./minute. In still aspects of this embodiment, a rapid cooling step results in a temperature decrease of, e.g., about 0.1° C. to about 0.4° C./minute, about 0.2° C. to about 0.6° C./minute, about 0.4° C. to about 0.8° C./minute, about 0.6° C. to about 1.0° C./minute, about 0.8° C. to about 1.2° C./minute, about 1.0° C. to about 1.4° C./minute, about 1.2° C. to about 1.6° C./minute, about 1.4° C. to about 1.8° C./minute, about 1.6° C. to about 2.0° C./minute, about 0.1° C. to about 0.5° C./minute, about 0.5° C. to about 1.0° C./minute, about 1.0° C. to about 1.5° C./minute, about 1.5° C. to about 2.0° C./minute, about 0.5° C. to about 1.5° C./minute, or about 1.0° C. to about 2.0° C./minute.

A formulation disclosed herein result in the formation of a solid solution of the lipids and therapeutic compound. Such formulations do not form liposomal emulsions and/or micellular particles and/or any other type of multi-phasic compositions. In addition, such formulations do not require a hydrophilic solvent, such as, e.g., water or a buffered solution. As such, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein need not be formulated with a hydrophilic solvent. In an embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

The amount of a therapeutic compound, room temperature liquid lipid, room temperature solid lipid (hard fat), stabilizing agent and neutralizing agent used in the method disclosed herein may be in any amount desired. Factors used to determine the amount of each component used include, without limitation, the final amount the therapeutic compound desired in the pharmaceutical composition, the desired concentration of a therapeutic compound in the solution, the hydrophobicity of the therapeutic compound, the lipophobicity of the therapeutic compound, the final amount of a pharmaceutical composition desired, and the conditions used to produce the solid solution pharmaceutical composition.

In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more therapeutic compound, a room temperature solid lipids or hard fats, and one or more room temperature liquid lipids, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises a one or more therapeutic compounds, one or more room temperature solid lipids or hard fats, one or more room temperature liquid lipids, and one or more stabilizing agents, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, a room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, a room temperature liquid lipid, and a liquid glycol polymer and/or a monohydric alcohol, and/or isosorbide dimethyl ether, and/or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol), but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, a triglyceride mixture, a monoglyceride mixture, and a liquid PEG polymer and/or a C₁-C₅ monohydric alcohol, and/or isosorbide dimethyl ether, and/or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol), but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate, and a liquid PEG polymer and/or a C₁-C₅ monohydric alcohol, and/or isosorbide dimethyl ether, and/or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol), but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

In aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 1% to about 55% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 40% to about 90% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 10% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 5% of a stabilizing agent. In aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 1% to about 55% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 40% to about 90% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 10% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 5% of a liquid glycol polymer and/or a monohydric alcohol, and/or isosorbide dimethyl ether, and/or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol). In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 5% to about 50% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 40% to about 70% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 7% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 3% of a liquid glycol polymer and/or a monohydric alcohol, and/or isosorbide dimethyl ether, and/or diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol).

In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more therapeutic compounds, one or more room temperature solid lipids or hard fats, one or more room temperature liquid lipids, and one or more neutralizing agents, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, a room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, a room temperature liquid lipid, and a fatty acid, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, a triglyceride mixture, a monoglyceride mixture, and a C₁₆-C₁₈ fatty acid, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate, and stearic acid, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

In aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 1% to about 55% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 30% to about 70% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 10% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 55% of neutralizing agent. In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 1% to about 55% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 30% to about 70% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 10% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 55% of fatty acid. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 5% to about 50% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 30% to about 60% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 7% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 5% to about 50% of a fatty acid.

In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more therapeutic compounds, one or more room temperature solid lipids or hard fats, one or more room temperature liquid lipids, and triethanolamine, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, a triglyceride mixture, a monoglyceride mixture, and triethanolamine, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent. In still other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic compound, GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate, and triethanolamine, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

In aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 1% to about 55% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 30% to about 70% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 10% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 1% to about 55% of triethanolamine. In other aspects of this embodiment, a solid solution composition comprises about 5% to about 50% by weight of therapeutic compound, about 30% to about 60% by weight of room temperature solid lipid or hard fat, about 1% to about 7% by weight of room temperature liquid lipid, and about 5% to about 50% of a triethanolamine.

In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises one or more therapeutic compound, a room temperature solid lipids or hard fats, one or more room temperature liquid lipids, one or more stabilizing agents, and one or more neutralizing agents, but does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, a method of treating an individual with a cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of administering to an individual in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, wherein administration reduces a symptom associated with the cardiovascular disease, thereby treating the individual.

Aspects of the present specification disclose, in part, treating an individual suffering from a cardiovascular disease. As used herein, the term “treating,” refers to reducing or eliminating in an individual a clinical symptom of a cardiovascular disease; or delaying or preventing in an individual the onset of a clinical symptom of a cardiovascular disease. For example, the term “treating” can mean reducing a symptom of a condition characterized by a cardiovascular disease by, e.g., at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90% at least 95%, or at least 100%. The actual symptoms associated with a cardiovascular disease are well known and can be determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art by taking into account factors, including, without limitation, the location of the cardiovascular disease, the cause of the cardiovascular disease, the severity of the cardiovascular disease, and/or the tissue or organ affected by the cardiovascular disease. Those of skill in the art will know the appropriate symptoms or indicators associated with a specific type of cardiovascular disease and will know how to determine if an individual is a candidate for treatment as disclosed herein.

Cardiovascular disease is any of a number of specific diseases that affect the heart itself and/or the blood vessel system, especially the veins and arteries leading to and from the heart. Known and/or associated causes of a cardiovascular disease include, without limitation, unhealthy ratios of the two smallest lipoproteins LDL and HDL, hyperlipidemia, elevated blood glucose levels, upper normal and high blood pressure, Lp-PLA2, lipoprotein(a) and hyperhomocysteinemia. Symptoms of a cardiovascular disorder affecting the heart include, without limitation, chest pain, chest discomfort, and pain in one or both arms, one or both shoulders, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, dizziness, faster heartbeats, nausea, abnormal heartbeats, fatigue, and/or myocardial infarction. Symptoms of a cardiovascular disorder affecting the brain include, without limitation, sudden numbness or weakness of the face, one or both arms, or one or both legs, sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden dizziness, difficulty walking, or loss of balance or coordination, and/or sudden severe headache with no known cause. Symptoms of a cardiovascular disorder affecting one or both leg, pelvis, one or both arms, and/or shoulder include, without limitation, muscle pain, muscle cramp, cold sensation in one or both feet and/or toes, one or both hands and/or fingers, and/or numbness or weakness in one or both feet and/or toes, one or both hands and/or fingers.

There are more than 60 types of cardiovascular disease including, without limitation, a hyperlipidemia, a coronary heart disease, an atherosclerosis, a peripheral vascular disease, a cardiomyopathy, a vasculitis, an inflammatory heart disease, an ischemic heart disease, a congestive heart failure, a hypertensive heart disease, a valvular heart disease, a hypertension, myocardial infarction, a diabetic cardiac conditions, an aneurysm; an embolism, a dissection, a pseudoaneurysm, a vascular malformation, a vascular nevus, a thrombosis, a varicose vein, and a stroke.

In one embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a hyperlipidemia. A hyperlipidemia (or hyperlipoproteinemia) refers to a condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood. Hyperlipidemias may be classified as familial (or primary) when caused by specific genetic abnormalities, acquired (or secondary) when resulting from another underlying disorder, or idiopathic, when of unknown cause. Hyperlipidemias may also be classified based on which types of lipids and/or lipoproteins are elevated. Non-limiting examples of a hyperlipidemia include dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglyceridemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, and hyperchylomicronemia, and combined hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipoproteinemia include, e.g., hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia, hyperlipoproteinemia type Ib, hyperlipoproteinemia type Ic, hyperlipoproteinemia type IIa, hyperlipoproteinemia type IIb, hyperlipoproteinemia type III, hyperlipoproteinemia type IV, and hyperlipoproteinemia type V.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a coronary heart disease. A coronary heart disease refers to a condition characterized by failure of the coronary circulation to supply adequate blood flow to cardiac muscle and surrounding tissue. Typically caused by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary artery, such as, e.g., an atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, a coronary vasospasm, and/or a coronary stenosis. Chest pain and myocardial infarction are common symptoms of and conditions caused by coronary heart disease.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a vascular occlusive disease (VOD). A VOD refers to a condition characterized by an obstruction of a blood vessel. A VOD includes, without limitation, an atherosclerosis, a peripheral vascular disease, and a stenosis.

In an aspect of this embodiment, a VOD comprises an atherosclerosis. An atherosclerosis refers to a condition characterized by a buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called plaques) on the inner walls of the arteries. These plaques can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle by physically clogging the artery or by causing abnormal artery tone and function. Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque is the most common cause of an ischemia.

In an aspect of this embodiment, a VOD comprises a peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD), refers to a condition characterized by an obstruction of large arteries not within the coronary, aortic arch vasculature, or brain. PVD can result from atherosclerosis, an inflammatory processes leading to stenosis, an embolism, or thrombus formation. It causes either acute or chronic ischemia. PVD also includes a subset of diseases classified as microvascular diseases resulting from episodic narrowing of the arteries, such as, e.g., Raynaud's phenomenon, or widening of the arteries, such as, e.g., a vascular spasm. Symptoms of PVD include, without limitation, pain, weakness, numbness, or cramping in muscles due to decreased blood flow, sores, wounds, or ulcers that heal slowly or not at all, blueness or paleness in limb, coolness in limb, diminished hair and nail growth on affected limb and digits. About 20% of patients with mild PAD may be asymptomatic.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a cardiomyopathy. A cardiomyopathy refers to a condition characterized by the deterioration of myocardium function. Symptoms and signs may mimic those of almost any form of heart disease and include chest pain and EKG abnormalities. A mild cardiomyopathy is frequently asymptomatic. A more severe case is associated with heart failure, arrhythmias, systemic embolization and/or sudden cardiac death. A cardiomyopathy may be classified functionally, as involving dilation, hypertrophy, or restriction.

A cardiomyopathy may also be classified as either extrinsic or intrinsic. An extrinsic cardiomyopathy refers to a cardiomyopathy where the primary pathology is outside the myocardium itself. For example, an extrinsic cardiomyopathy may be caused by a metabolic/storage disorder, an endocrine disorder, a neuromuscular disorder, a nutritional disorder, an inflammation, a toxicity (including drug and alcohol), an ischemia, and/or an infection (including Hepatitis C). Non-limiting examples of extrinsic cardiomyopathies include acromegaly, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, amyloidosis, Chagas disease, chemotherapy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, hemochromatosis, hypertensive cardiomyopathy, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, muscular dystrophy, valvular cardiomyopathy, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic metabolic disease, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic nutritional disease, a coronary artery disease, and a congenital heart disease.

An intrinsic cardiomyopathy refers to a cardiomyopathy where there is a weakness in the muscle of the heart that is not due to an identifiable external cause, i.e., of unknown origin. Intrinsic cardiomyopathies comprise a variety of disease states due to its idiopathic nature and may be classified as genetic, mixed or acquired. Non-limiting examples of intrinsic cardiomyopathies include dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM or HOCM), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), noncompaction cardiomyopathy, isolated ventricular non-compaction, mitochondrial myopathy, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and Loeffler endocarditis.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a vasculitis. Vasculitis is a varied group of disorders featuring inflammation of a vessel wall including lymphatic vessels and blood vessels like veins (phlebitis), arteries (arteritis) and capillaries due to leukocyte migration and resultant damage. The inflammation may affect any size blood vessel, anywhere in the body. It may affect either arteries and/or veins. The inflammation may be focal, meaning that it affects a single location within a vessel; or it may be widespread, with areas of inflammation scattered throughout a particular organ or tissue, or even affecting more than one organ system in the body. Vasculitis include, without limitation, Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans), cerebral vasculitis (central nervous system vasculitis), Churg-Strauss arteritis, cryoglobulinemia, essential cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, giant cell (temporal) arteritis, Golfers vasculitis, Henoch-Schonlein purpura, hypersensitivity vasculitis (allergic vasculitis), Kawasaki disease, microscopic polyarteritis/polyangiitis, polyarteritis nodosa, polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), rheumatoid vasculitis, Takayasu arteritis, thrombophlebitis, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis secondary to connective tissue disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relapsing polychondritis, Behget's disease, or other connective tissue disorders, vasculitis secondary to viral infection.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises an inflammatory heart disease. An inflammatory heart disease refers to a condition characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle and/or the tissue surrounding it. Non-limiting examples of inflammatory heart disease include endocarditis, inflammatory cardiomegaly, and myocarditis.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises an ischemic heart disease. Ischemic heart disease, or myocardial ischemia, refers to a condition characterized by reduced blood supply of the heart muscle, usually due to a narrowing or blockage of a coronary artery. Symptoms of ischemic heart disease include chest pain on exertion, in cold weather or emotional situations, acute chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, difficulty in breathing or swelling of the extremities.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a congestive heart failure. A congestive heart failure, or congestive cardiac failure, refers to a condition characterized by a heart abnormality that cannot result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with or pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a hypertensive heart disease. A hypertensive heart disease refers to a condition characterized by high blood pressure, especially localized high blood pressure. Conditions that can be caused by hypertensive heart disease include, without limitation, left ventricular hypertrophy, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypertensive cardiomyopathy, and cardiac arrhythmias.

In another embodiment, a cardiovascular disease comprises a valvular heart disease. A valvular heart disease refers to a condition characterized by a malfunction of one or more valves of the heart. Major heart valves which may be affected by valvular heart disease, including, without limitation, tricuspid valve, right aortic valve, mitral valve, and left aortic valve.

A composition or compound is administered to an individual. An individual is typically a human being. Typically, any individual who is a candidate for a conventional cardiovascular disease treatment is a candidate for a cardiovascular disease treatment disclosed herein. Pre-operative evaluation typically includes routine history and physical examination in addition to thorough informed consent disclosing all relevant risks and benefits of the procedure.

A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein may comprise a therapeutic compound in a therapeutically effective amount. As used herein, the term “effective amount” is synonymous with “therapeutically effective amount”, “effective dose”, or “therapeutically effective dose” and when used in reference to treating a cardiovascular disease refers to the minimum dose of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein necessary to achieve the desired therapeutic effect and includes a dose sufficient to reduce a symptom associated with a cardiovascular disease. The effectiveness of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein in treating a cardiovascular disease is determined by observing an improvement in an individual based upon one or more clinical symptoms, and/or physiological indicators associated with the condition. An improvement in a cardiovascular disease also can be indicated by a reduced need for a concurrent therapy.

The appropriate effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein to be administered to an individual for a particular cardiovascular disease can be determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art by taking into account factors, including, without limitation, the type of cardiovascular disease, the location of the cardiovascular disease, the cause of the cardiovascular disease, the severity of the cardiovascular disease, the degree of relief desired, the duration of relief desired, the particular therapeutic compound used, the rate of excretion of the therapeutic compound used, the pharmacodynamics of the therapeutic compound used, the nature of the other compounds to be included in the composition, the particular route of administration, the particular characteristics, history and risk factors of the patient, such as, e.g., age, weight, general health and the like, or any combination thereof. Additionally, where repeated administration of a therapeutic compound is used, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound will further depend upon factors, including, without limitation, the frequency of administration, the half-life of the therapeutic compound, or any combination thereof. In is known by a person of ordinary skill in the art that an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein can be extrapolated from in vitro assays and in vivo administration studies using animal models prior to administration to humans.

In aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein reduces a symptom associated with a cardiovascular disease by, e.g., at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95% or at least 100%. In other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein reduces a symptom associated with a cardiovascular disease by, e.g., at most 10%, at most 15%, at most 20%, at most 25%, at most 30%, at most 35%, at most 40%, at most 45%, at most 50%, at most 55%, at most 60%, at most 65%, at most 70%, at most 75%, at most 80%, at most 85%, at most 90%, at most 95% or at most 100%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein reduces a symptom associated with a cardiovascular disease by, e.g., about 10% to about 100%, about 10% to about 90%, about 10% to about 80%, about 10% to about 70%, about 10% to about 60%, about 10% to about 50%, about 10% to about 40%, about 20% to about 100%, about 20% to about 90%, about 20% to about 80%, about 20% to about 20%, about 20% to about 60%, about 20% to about 50%, about 20% to about 40%, about 30% to about 100%, about 30% to about 90%, about 30% to about 80%, about 30% to about 70%, about 30% to about 60%, or about 30% to about 50%.

In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein generally is in the range of about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day. In aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be, e.g., at least 0.001 mg/kg/day, at least 0.01 mg/kg/day, at least 0.1 mg/kg/day, at least 1.0 mg/kg/day, at least 5.0 mg/kg/day, at least 10 mg/kg/day, at least 15 mg/kg/day, at least 20 mg/kg/day, at least 25 mg/kg/day, at least 30 mg/kg/day, at least 35 mg/kg/day, at least 40 mg/kg/day, at least 45 mg/kg/day, or at least 50 mg/kg/day. In other aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be in the range of, e.g., about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 10 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 15 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 20 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 25 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 30 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 35 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 40 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 45 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day, about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 75 mg/kg/day, or about 0.001 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be in the range of, e.g., about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 10 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 15 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 20 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 25 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 30 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 35 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 40 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 45 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day, about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 75 mg/kg/day, or about 0.01 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day. In still other aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be in the range of, e.g., about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 10 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 15 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 20 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 25 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 30 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 35 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 40 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 45 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day, about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 75 mg/kg/day, or about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day.

In other aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be in the range of, e.g., about 1 mg/kg/day to about 10 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 15 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 20 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 25 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 30 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 35 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 40 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 45 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day, about 1 mg/kg/day to about 75 mg/kg/day, or about 1 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, an effective amount of a therapeutic compound disclosed herein may be in the range of, e.g., about 5 mg/kg/day to about 10 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 15 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 20 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 25 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 30 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 35 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 40 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 45 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 50 mg/kg/day, about 5 mg/kg/day to about 75 mg/kg/day, or about 5 mg/kg/day to about 100 mg/kg/day.

Dosing can be single dosage or cumulative (serial dosing), and can be readily determined by one skilled in the art. For instance, treatment of a cardiovascular disease may comprise a one-time administration of an effective dose of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. Alternatively, treatment of a cardiovascular disease may comprise multiple administrations of an effective dose of a pharmaceutical composition carried out over a range of time periods, such as, e.g., once daily, twice daily, trice daily, once every few days, or once weekly. The timing of administration can vary from individual to individual, depending upon such factors as the severity of an individual's symptoms. For example, an effective dose of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can be administered to an individual once daily for an indefinite period of time, or until the individual no longer requires therapy. A person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the condition of the individual can be monitored throughout the course of treatment and that the effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein that is administered can be adjusted accordingly.

In one embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic compound disclosed herein results in a bio-distribution of the therapeutic compound different than a bio-distribution of the therapeutic compound included in the same pharmaceutical composition, except without an adjuvant disclosed herein.

In another embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a therapeutic compound of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein is delivered to a macrophage. Macrophages are one of the key cell types believed to be involved in the control of the inflammation response. The resultant high level of a therapeutic compound having an activity that normalizes lipid levels and/or anti-inflammatory activity present in the macrophages results in a clinically effective treatment of cardiovascular disease. In an aspect of this embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic compound of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein is preferentially delivered to a macrophage. In other aspect of this embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a therapeutic compound of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein is substantially delivered to a macrophage. In yet other aspect of this embodiment, upon administration to an individual, the amount of a therapeutic compound of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein delivered to a macrophage is, e.g., at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or at least 100% of the total amount of the therapeutic compound contained in the administered pharmaceutical composition. In still other aspects of this embodiment, upon administration to an individual, the amount of a therapeutic compound of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein delivered to a macrophage is in a range of, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 15% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 25% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 35% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 45% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 5% to about 90%, about 10% to about 90%, about 15% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 25% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 35% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 45% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 5% to about 80%, about 10% to about 80%, about 15% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 25% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 35% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 45% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 5% to about 70%, about 10% to about 70%, about 15% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 25% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 35% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, about 45% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70% of the total amount of the therapeutic compound contained in the administered pharmaceutical composition.

In another embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces gastric irritation. In an aspect of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein substantially reduces gastric irritation. In yet another embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces gastric irritation when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. In an aspect of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein substantially reduces gastric irritation when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces gastric irritation by, e.g., at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or at least 100%. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces gastric irritation in a range of, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 15% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 25% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 35% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 45% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 5% to about 90%, about 10% to about 90%, about 15% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 25% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 35% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 45% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 5% to about 80%, about 10% to about 80%, about 15% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 25% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 35% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 45% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 5% to about 70%, about 10% to about 70%, about 15% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 25% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 35% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, about 45% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70%.

In another embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces intestinal irritation. In an aspect of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein substantially reduces intestinal irritation. In yet another embodiment, upon administration to an individual, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces intestinal irritation when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. In an aspect of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein substantially reduces intestinal irritation when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. In other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces intestinal irritation by, e.g., at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 100% when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. In yet other aspects of this embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduces intestinal irritation by, e.g., about 5% to about 100%, about 10% to about 100%, about 15% to about 100%, about 20% to about 100%, about 25% to about 100%, about 30% to about 100%, about 35% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 45% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 5% to about 90%, about 10% to about 90%, about 15% to about 90%, about 20% to about 90%, about 25% to about 90%, about 30% to about 90%, about 35% to about 90%, about 40% to about 90%, about 45% to about 90%, about 50% to about 90%, about 5% to about 80%, about 10% to about 80%, about 15% to about 80%, about 20% to about 80%, about 25% to about 80%, about 30% to about 80%, about 35% to about 80%, about 40% to about 80%, about 45% to about 80%, about 50% to about 80%, about 5% to about 70%, about 10% to about 70%, about 15% to about 70%, about 20% to about 70%, about 25% to about 70%, about 30% to about 70%, about 35% to about 70%, about 40% to about 70%, about 45% to about 70%, or about 50% to about 70% when compared to the same pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein, except without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant.

A pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein can also be administered to an individual in combination with other therapeutic compounds to increase the overall therapeutic effect of the treatment. The use of multiple compounds to treat an indication can increase the beneficial effects while reducing the presence of side effects.

Aspects of the present invention can also be described as follows:

-   1. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) a     therapeutic compound, wherein the therapeutic compound has an     anti-inflammatory activity; b) a room temperature solid lipid;     and c) a room temperature liquid lipid. -   2. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiment 1, wherein the composition further comprises a     stabilizing agent. -   3. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the composition further comprises a     neutralizing agent. -   4. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-3, wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical     composition does not comprise a surfactant. -   5. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-4, wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical     composition does not comprise a hydrophilic solvent. -   6. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-5,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels has an     anti-hyperlipidemia activity. -   7. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 6, wherein     the anti-hyperlipidemia activity reduces the levels of VLDL, IDL,     LDL, or a combination thereof by at least 10%. -   8. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 7, wherein     the anti-hyperlipidemia activity increases the level of HDL by,     e.g., at least 2% -   9. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-8,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels reduces the level     of an inflammation inducing prostaglandin. -   10. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 9,     wherein the level of the inflammation inducing prostaglandin is     reduced by at least 10%. -   11. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-10,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels stimulates a PPAR     signaling pathway. -   12. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 11,     wherein the PPAR signaling pathway is stimulated by at least 10%. -   13. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-12,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels induces apoptosis     of Macrophage M1 cells, promotes differentiation of Macrophage M2     cells, or both. -   14. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-13,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels reduces the levels     of Interferon-gamma (IFNγ), Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),     Interleukin-12 (IL-12), or a combination thereof released from Th1     cells, increases the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell, or     both. -   15. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 14,     wherein the levels of IFNγ, TNF-α, IL-12, or a combination thereof     released from a Th1 cell are reduced by at least 10%. -   16. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 14,     wherein the levels of IL-10 released from a Th2 cell are increased     by at least 10%. -   17. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-16,     wherein the activity that normalizes lipid levels reduces the level     of an inflammation inducing molecule. -   18. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 17,     wherein the inflammation inducing molecule comprises substance P     (SP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), glutamate, or a     combination thereof. -   19. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-18, wherein the therapeutic compound has a log P value     of 3.0 or greater. -   20. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-18, wherein the therapeutic compound has a log P value     of about 2.2 to about 3.0. -   21. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-18, wherein the therapeutic compound has a log P value     of about 2.0 or less. -   22. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-21,     wherein the therapeutic compound has a polar surface area that is     hydrophobic. -   23. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-22,     wherein the therapeutic compound has a polar surface area that is     less than 8.0 nm². -   24. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-22,     wherein the therapeutic compound has a polar surface area that is     less than 6.0 nm². -   25. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-24,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises a non-steroidal     anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). -   26. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 25,     wherein the NSAID comprises a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino     phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an     acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a     fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX)     inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a     selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor or a combination     thereof. -   27. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-26,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises a PPARα agonist, a     PPARβ/δ agonist, a PPARγ agonist, or a Glitazar. -   28. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-27,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an immunosupressive drug,     an uricosuric drug, an Aglycone, or a Cannabidiol. -   29. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-28,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises a Ryanodine receptor     antagonist. -   30. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 29,     wherein the Ryanodine receptor antagonist is Azumolene or     Dantrolene. -   31. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-30,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises a nuclear receptor     binding agent. -   32. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 31,     wherein the nuclear receptor binding agent comprises a Retinoic Acid     Receptor (RAR) binding agent, a Retinoid X Receptor (RXR) binding     agent, a Liver X Receptor (LXR) binding agent, a Vitamin D binding     agent, or a combination thereof. -   33. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-34,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an anti-hyperlipidemic     agent. -   34. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 33,     wherein the anti-hyperlipidemic agent comprises an Angiotension II     recetor antagonist, a ACE inhibitor, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor,     a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid     sequestrants (resin), a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a     pancreatic lipase inhibitor, a sympathomimetic amine, or a     combination thereof. -   35. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the Angiotension II recetor antagonist comprises Azilsartan,     Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Olmesartan,     Telmisartan, and Valsartan. -   36. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the ACE inhibitor comprises a Sulfhydryl-containing agent, a     Dicarboxylate-containing agent, a Phosphonate-containing agent, a     Casokinin, and a Lactokinin. -   37. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the phosphodiesterase inhibitor comprises a PDE 1 selective     inhibitor, a PDE 2 selective inhibitor, a PDE 3 selective inhibitor,     a PDE 4 selective inhibitor, a PDE 5 selective inhibitor, or a PDE     10 selective inhibitor. -   38. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the fibrate comprises Bezafibrate, Ciprofibrate, Clofibrate,     Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate, or a combination thereof. -   39. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the statin comprises Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin,     Pitavastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin, or a     combination thereof. -   40. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the niacin comprises acipimox, niacin, nicotinamide, vitamin     B3, or a combination thereof. -   41. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the bile acid sequestrant comprises Cholestyramine,     Colesevelam, Colestipol, or a combination thereof. -   42. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the cholesterol absorption inhibitor comprises Ezetimibe, a     phytosterol, a sterol, a stanol, or a combination thereof. -   43. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the fat absorption inhibitor comprises Orlistat -   44. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 34,     wherein the sympathomimetic amine comprises Clenbuterol, Salbutamol,     ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, methamphetamine, amphetamine,     phenylephrine, isoproterenol, dobutamine, methylphenidate,     lisdexamfetamine, cathine, cathinone, methcathinone, cocaine,     benzylpiperazine (BZP), methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV),     4-methylaminorex, pemoline, phenmetrazine, propylhexedrine, or a     combination thereof. -   45. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-44,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises a cancer drug. -   46. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 45,     wherein the cancer drug comprises an alkylating agent, an     anti-metabolite, a plant alkaloid and terpenoid, a topoisomerase     inhibitor or a cytotoxic antibiotic. -   47. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-46,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises Metformin, Curcumin,     glycyrrhetinic acid, or 6-shogaol. -   48. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-46,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an antibiotic. -   49. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 48,     wherein the antibiotic comprises Isoniazid, Rifampicin,     Pyrazinamide, or Ethambutol. -   50. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-49,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an anti-helmintic drug. -   51. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 50,     wherein the anti-helmintic drug comprises Abamectin, an     Aminoacetonitrile like Monepantel, a Benzimidazole,     Diethylcarbamazine, Ivermectin, Levamisole, Niclosamide, an     Octadepsipeptide like Emodepside, Phosphonic acid (Metrifonate),     Praziquantel, a Spiroindole like Derquantel, or Suramin Pyrantel     pamoate. -   52. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-51,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an anti-malaria drug. -   53. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 52,     wherein the anti-malaria drug comprises Amodiaquine, an Artemisinin,     Atovaquone, Chloroquine, Clindamycin, Doxycycline, Halofantrine,     Mefloquine, Primaquine, Proguanil, Pyrimethamine, a Quinine and     related agent like Quinimax and Quinidine, Rufigallol, and a     Sulfonamide like Sulfadoxine or Sulfamethoxypyridazine. -   54. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 53,     wherein the Artemisinin comprises Arteether, Artemether,     Artemisinin, Artesunate, or Dihydroartemisinin. -   55. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-54,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an ester of a therapeutic     compound. -   56. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-55,     wherein the therapeutic compound comprises an ester of a therapeutic     compound according to embodiments 35-54. -   57. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-56,     wherein the therapeutic compound is in an amount less than about 90%     by weight, less than about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by     weight, less than about 65% by weight, less than about 60% by     weight, less than about 55% by weight, less than about 50% by     weight, less than about 45% by weight, less than about 40% by     weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by     weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by     weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 10% by     weight, less than about 5% by weight, or less than about 1% by     weight or about 1% to 90% by weight, about 1% to 80% by weight,     about 1% to 75% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to     65% by weight, about 1% to 60% by weight, about 1% to 55% by weight,     about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 45% by weight, about 1% to     40% by weight, about 1% to 35% by weight, about 1% to 30% by weight,     about 1% to 25% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to     15% by weight, about 1% to 10% by weight, about 1% to 5% by weight,     about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about 2% to     30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by weight,     about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about 4% to     30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by weight,     about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about 6% to     30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by weight,     about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about 8% to     30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by weight,     or about 8% to 12% by weight. -   58. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-57,     wherein the therapeutic compound is in an amount of about 0.1% to     about 45% by weight, about 0.1% to about 40% by weight, about 0.1%     to about 35% by weight, about 0.1% to about 30% by weight, about     0.1% to about 25% by weight, about 0.1% to about 20% by weight,     about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, about 0.1% to about 10% by     weight, about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 45% by     weight, about 1% to about 40% by weight, about 1% to about 35% by     weight, about 1% to about 30% by weight, about 1% to about 25% by     weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by     weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by     weight, about 5% to about 45% by weight, about 5% to about 40% by     weight, about 5% to about 35% by weight, about 5% to about 30% by     weight, about 5% to about 25% by weight, about 5% to about 20% by     weight, about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by     weight, about 10% to about 45% by weight, about 10% to about 40% by     weight, about 10% to about 35% by weight, about 10% to about 30% by     weight, about 10% to about 25% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by     weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 45% by     weight, about 15% to about 40% by weight, about 15% to about 35% by     weight, about 15% to about 30% by weight, about 15% to about 25% by     weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 45% by     weight, about 20% to about 40% by weight, about 20% to about 35% by     weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by     weight, about 25% to about 45% by weight, about 25% to about 40% by     weight, about 25% to about 35% by weight, or about 25% to about 30%     by weight. -   59. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-58,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid     is a pharmaceutically-acceptable glycerolipid, a     pharmaceutically-acceptable glycol fatty acid ester, a     pharmaceutically-acceptable polyether fatty acid ester, a mixture of     pharmaceutically-acceptable lipids, or any combination thereof. -   60. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-59,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable glycerolipids is Cocoa     butter, mixtures of PEG-6 sterate and ethylene glycol     palmitostearate and PEG-32 stearate (TEFOSE® 1500; TEFOSE® 63),     mixtures of triceteareth-4 phosphate and ethylene glycol     palmitostearate and diethylene glycol palmitostearate (SEDEFOS® 75),     mixtures of glycerol monostearate and PEG-75 stearate (GELOT®),     mixtures of cetyl alcohol and ethoxylated fatty alcohols (seteth-2-,     steareth-20) (EMULCIRE®), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈     triglycerides having a melting point around 33° C. (GELUCIRE®     33/01), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting     point around 39° C. (GELUCIRE® 39/01), mixtures of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈     triglycerides having a melting point around 43° C. (GELUCIRE®     43/01), mixtures of glycerol monostearate 40-55 (type I) and     diglycerides (GELEOL® Mono and Diglycerides), and mixtures of     medium-chain triglycerides (LABRAFAC® Lipophile WL 1349). -   61. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-60,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable glycol fatty acid ester is     an ethylene glycol fatty acid ester, a diethylene glycol fatty acid     ester, a propylene glycol fatty acid ester, and a dipropylene fatty     acid ester, ethelene glycol caprylate, ethelene glycol pelargonate,     ethelene glycol caprate, ethelene glycol undecylate, ethelene glycol     laurate, ethelene glycol tridecylate, ethelene glycol myristate,     ethelene glycol myristolate, ethelene glycol pentadecyclate,     ethelene glycol palmitate, ethelene glycol palmitoleate, ethelene     glycol sapienate, ethelene glycol margarate, ethelene glycol     stearate, ethelene glycol palmitostearate, ethelene glycol oleate,     ethelene glycol elaidate, ethelene glycol vaccinate, ethelene glycol     linoleate, ethelene glycol linoelaidate, ethelene glycol     α-linolenate, ethelene glycol γ-linolenate, ethelene glycol     stearidonate, ethelene glycol capprylocaprate, ethelene glycol     dicapprylocaprate, diethelene glycol caprylate, diethelene glycol     pelargonate, diethelene glycol caprate, diethelene glycol     undecylate, diethelene glycol laurate, diethelene glycol     tridecylate, diethelene glycol myristate, diethelene glycol     myristolate, diethelene glycol pentadecyclate, diethelene glycol     palmitate, diethelene glycol palmitoleate, diethelene glycol     sapienate, diethelene glycol margarate, diethelene glycol stearate,     diethelene glycol palmitostearate, diethelene glycol oleate,     diethelene glycol elaidate, diethelene glycol vaccinate, diethelene     glycol linoleate, diethelene glycol linoelaidate, diethelene glycol     α-linolenate, diethelene glycol γ-linolenate, diethelene glycol     stearidonate, diethelene glycol capprylocaprate, diethelene glycol     dicapprylocaprate, propylene glycol caprylate, propylene glycol     pelargonate, propylene glycol caprate, propylene glycol undecylate,     propylene glycol laurate, propylene glycol tridecylate, propylene     glycol myristate, propylene glycol myristolate, propylene glycol     pentadecyclate, propylene glycol palmitate, propylene glycol     palmitoleate, propylene glycol sapienate, propylene glycol     margarate, propylene glycol stearate, propylene glycol     palmitostearate, propylene glycol oleate, propylene glycol elaidate,     propylene glycol vaccinate, propylene glycol linoleate, propylene     glycol linoelaidate, propylene glycol α-linolenate, propylene glycol     γ-linolenate, propylene glycol stearidonate, propylene glycol     capprylocaprate, propylene glycol dicapprylocaprate, dipropylene     glycol caprylate, dipropylene glycol pelargonate, dipropylene glycol     caprate, dipropylene glycol undecylate, dipropylene glycol laurate,     dipropylene glycol tridecylate, dipropylene glycol myristate,     dipropylene glycol myristolate, dipropylene glycol pentadecyclate,     dipropylene glycol palmitate, dipropylene glycol palmitoleate,     dipropylene glycol sapienate, dipropylene glycol margarate,     dipropylene glycol stearate, dipropylene glycol palmitostearate,     dipropylene glycol oleate, dipropylene glycol elaidate, dipropylene     glycol vaccinate, dipropylene glycol linoleate, dipropylene glycol     linoelaidate, dipropylene glycol α-linolenate, dipropylene glycol     γ-linolenate, dipropylene glycol stearidonate, dipropylene glycol     capprylocaprate, dipropylene glycol dicapprylocaprate, propylene     glycol monopalmitostearate (MONOSTEOL®), propylene glycol     dicaprylocaprate (LABRAFAC® PG), propylene glycol monolaurate     (type I) (LAUROGLYCOL® FCC), propylene glycol monolaurate (type II)     (LAUROGLYCOL® 90), propylene glycol monocaprylate (type I) (CAPRYOL®     PGMC), propylene glycol monocaprylate (type II) (CAPRYOL® 90), or     any combination thereof. -   62. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-61,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable polyether fatty acid ester     is a PEG fatty acid ester, a PEG glyceryl fatty acid, a PEG fatty     acid ester glyceride, a PPG fatty acid ester, a PPG glyceryl fatty     acid, or a PPG fatty acid ester glyceride -   63. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-62,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid     is in an amount sufficient to form solid solution composition. -   64. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-63,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature solid lipid     is in an amount of at least 10% by weight, at least 20% by weight,     at least 30% by weight, at least 35% by weight, at least 40% by     weight, at least 45% by weight, at least 50% by weight, at least 55%     by weight, at least 60% by weight, at least 65% by weight, at least     70% by weight, at least 75% by weight, at least 80% by weight, at     least 85% by weight, at least 90% by weight, at least 95% by weight,     or at least 99% by weight or about 30% to about 99% by weight, about     35% to about 99% by weight, about 40% to about 99% by weight, about     45% to about 99% by weight, about 50% to about 99% by weight, about     30% to about 98% by weight, about 35% to about 98% by weight, about     40% to about 98% by weight, about 45% to about 98% by weight, about     50% to about 98% by weight, about 30% to about 95% by weight, about     35% to about 95% by weight, about 40% to about 95% by weight, about     45% to about 95% by weight, or about 50% to about 95% by weight or     about 70% to about 97% by weight, about 75% to about 97% by weight,     about 80% to about 97% by weight, about 85% to about 97% by weight,     about 88% to about 97% by weight, about 89% to about 97% by weight,     about 90% to about 97% by weight, about 75% to about 96% by weight,     about 80% to about 96% by weight, about 85% to about 96% by weight,     about 88% to about 96% by weight, about 89% to about 96% by weight,     about 90% to about 96% by weight, about 75% to about 93% by weight,     about 80% to about 93% by weight, about 85% to about 93% by weight,     about 88% to about 93% by weight, about 89% to about 93% by weight,     or about 90% to about 93% by weight. -   65. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-64,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid     lipid is a monoglyceride. -   66. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 65,     wherein the monoglyceride is glycerol monomyristoleate, glycerol     monopalmitoleate, glycerol monosapienate, glycerol monooleate,     glycerol monoelaidate, glycerol monovaccenate, glycerol     monolinoleate, glycerol monolinoelaidate, glycerol monolinolenate,     glycerol monostearidonate, glycerol monoeicosenoate, glycerol     monomeadate, glycerol monoarachidonate, glycerol     monoeicosapentaenoate, glycerol monoerucate, glycerol     monodocosahexaenoate, glycerol mononervonate, glyceryl dibehenate     (COMPRITOL® 888), glycerol behenate (COMPRITOL® E ATO), glycerol     dipalmitostearate (Biogapress Vegetal BM297ATO), glycerol distearate     (type I) (PRECIROL® ATO 5), and glycerol monolinoleate (MAISINE™     35-1). -   67. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-66,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid     lipid is in an amount sufficient to dissolve a therapeutic compound. -   68. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-67,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable room temperature liquid     lipid is in an amount of less than about 90% by weight, less than     about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by weight, less than about     65% by weight, less than about 60% by weight, less than about 55% by     weight, less than about 50% by weight, less than about 45% by     weight, less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by     weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by     weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 15% by     weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 5% by weight,     or less than about 1% by weight or about 1% to 90% by weight, about     1% to 80% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to 60% by     weight, about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 40% by weight, about     1% to 30% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to 10% by     weight, about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about     2% to 30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by     weight, about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about     4% to 30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by     weight, about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about     6% to 30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by     weight, about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about     8% to 30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by     weight, or about 8% to 12% by weight. -   69. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-68,     wherein the stabilizing agent is a liquid glycol polymer, a     monohydric alcohol, isosorbide dimethyl ether, and diethylene glycol     monoethyl ether (2-(2-ethoxyethoxy)ethanol) (TRANSCUTOL®). -   70. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 69,     wherein the liquid glycol polymer is a liquid PEG polymer and/or a     liquid PPG polymer. -   71. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiment 70,     wherein the monohydric alcohol is ethanol, propanol, butanol,     pentanol, or 1-hexadecanol. -   72. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-71,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable stabilizing agent is in an     amount sufficient to stabilize the free acid or base present in the     therapeutic compound. -   73. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-72,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable stabilizing agent is in an     amount of less than about 40% by weight, less than about 35% by     weight, less than about 30% by weight, less than about 25% by     weight, less than about 20% by weight, less than about 19% by     weight, less than about 18% by weight, less than about 17% by     weight, less than about 16% by weight, less than about 15% by     weight, less than about 14% by weight, less than about 13% by     weight, less than about 12% by weight, less than about 11% by     weight, less than about 10% by weight, less than about 9% by weight,     less than about 8% by weight, less than about 7% by weight, less     than about 6% by weight, less than about 5% by weight, less than     about 4% by weight, less than about 3% by weight, less than about 2%     by weight, or less than about 1% or about 1% to about 5% by weight,     about 1% to about 7% by weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight,     about 1% to about 12% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by weight,     about 1% to about 18% by weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight,     about 2% to about 5% by weight, about 2% to about 7% by weight,     about 2% to about 10% by weight, about 2% to about 12% by weight,     about 2% to about 15% by weight, about 2% to about 18% by weight,     about 2% to about 20% by weight, about 3% to about 5% by weight,     about 3% to about 7% by weight, about 3% to about 10% by weight,     about 3% to about 12% by weight, about 3% to about 15% by weight,     about 3% to about 18% by weight, about 3% to about 20% by weight,     about 4% to about 5% by weight, about 4% to about 7% by weight,     about 4% to about 10% by weight, about 4% to about 12% by weight,     about 4% to about 15% by weight, about 4% to about 18% by weight,     about 4% to about 20% by weight, about 5% to about 7% by weight,     about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 5% to about 12% by weight,     about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 18% by weight,     about 5% to about 20% by weight, about 6% to about 7% by weight,     about 6% to about 10% by weight, about 6% to about 12% by weight,     about 6% to about 15% by weight, about 6% to about 18% by weight,     about 6% to about 20% by weight, about 7% to about 10% by weight,     about 7% to about 12% by weight, about 7% to about 15% by weight,     about 7% to about 18% by weight, about 7% to about 20% by weight,     about 8% to about 10% by weight, about 8% to about 12% by weight,     about 8% to about 15% by weight, about 8% to about 18% by weight,     about 8% to about 20% by weight, about 9% to about 10% by weight,     about 9% to about 12% by weight, about 9% to about 15% by weight,     about 9% to about 18% by weight, about 9% to about 20% by weight,     about 10% to about 12% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight,     about 10% to about 18% by weight, or about 10% to about 20% by     weight. -   74. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-73,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable stabilizing agent is not     used as a solvent. -   75. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-74,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable stabilizing agent results in     no more than 85%, no more than 80%, no more than 75%, no more than     70%, no more than 65%, no more than 60%, no more than 55%, no more     than 50%, no more than 45%, no more than 40%, no more than 35%, no     more than 30%, no more than 25%, no more than 20%, no more than 15%,     no more than 10%, or no more than 5% dissolution of the therapeutic     compound. -   76. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-75,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable neutralizing agent is in an     amount sufficient to neutralized the ionic charges produced when the     therapeutic compound dissolves. -   77. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-76,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable neutralizing agent is in an     amount of one molar equivalent relative to the therapeutic compound. -   78. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-77,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable neutralizing agent is in an     amount of less than one molar equivalent relative to the therapeutic     compound. -   79. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-78,     wherein the pharmaceutically-acceptable neutralizing agent is in an     amount of more than one molar equivalent relative to the therapeutic     compound. -   80. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-79,     wherein the neutralizing agent is in an amount less than about 90%     by weight, less than about 80% by weight, less than about 70% by     weight, less than about 65% by weight, less than about 60% by     weight, less than about 55% by weight, less than about 50% by     weight, less than about 45% by weight, less than about 40% by     weight, less than about 35% by weight, less than about 30% by     weight, less than about 25% by weight, less than about 20% by     weight, less than about 15% by weight, less than about 10% by     weight, less than about 5% by weight, or less than about 1% by     weight or about 1% to 90% by weight, about 1% to 80% by weight,     about 1% to 75% by weight, about 1% to 70% by weight, about 1% to     65% by weight, about 1% to 60% by weight, about 1% to 55% by weight,     about 1% to 50% by weight, about 1% to 45% by weight, about 1% to     40% by weight, about 1% to 35% by weight, about 1% to 30% by weight,     about 1% to 25% by weight, about 1% to 20% by weight, about 1% to     15% by weight, about 1% to 10% by weight, about 1% to 5% by weight,     about 2% to 50% by weight, about 2% to 40% by weight, about 2% to     30% by weight, about 2% to 20% by weight, about 2% to 10% by weight,     about 4% to 50% by weight, about 4% to 40% by weight, about 4% to     30% by weight, about 4% to 20% by weight, about 4% to 10% by weight,     about 6% to 50% by weight, about 6% to 40% by weight, about 6% to     30% by weight, about 6% to 20% by weight, about 6% to 10% by weight,     about 8% to 50% by weight, about 8% to 40% by weight, about 8% to     30% by weight, about 8% to 20% by weight, about 8% to 15% by weight,     or about 8% to 12% by weight. -   81. The pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-80,     wherein the neutralizing agent is in an amount of about 0.1% to     about 45% by weight, about 0.1% to about 40% by weight, about 0.1%     to about 35% by weight, about 0.1% to about 30% by weight, about     0.1% to about 25% by weight, about 0.1% to about 20% by weight,     about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, about 0.1% to about 10% by     weight, about 0.1% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 45% by     weight, about 1% to about 40% by weight, about 1% to about 35% by     weight, about 1% to about 30% by weight, about 1% to about 25% by     weight, about 1% to about 20% by weight, about 1% to about 15% by     weight, about 1% to about 10% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by     weight, about 5% to about 45% by weight, about 5% to about 40% by     weight, about 5% to about 35% by weight, about 5% to about 30% by     weight, about 5% to about 25% by weight, about 5% to about 20% by     weight, about 5% to about 15% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by     weight, about 10% to about 45% by weight, about 10% to about 40% by     weight, about 10% to about 35% by weight, about 10% to about 30% by     weight, about 10% to about 25% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by     weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 45% by     weight, about 15% to about 40% by weight, about 15% to about 35% by     weight, about 15% to about 30% by weight, about 15% to about 25% by     weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 45% by     weight, about 20% to about 40% by weight, about 20% to about 35% by     weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by     weight, about 25% to about 45% by weight, about 25% to about 40% by     weight, about 25% to about 35% by weight, or about 25% to about 30%     by weight. -   82. A method of treating an individual with a cardiovascular     disease, the method comprising the step of: administering to the     individual in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition according to     embodiments 1-81, wherein administration results in a reduction in a     symptom associated with the cardiovascular disease, thereby treating     the individual. -   83. Use of a pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments     1-81 in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a     cardiovascular disease. -   84. Use of a pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments     1-81 for the treatment of a cardiovascular disease. -   85. The method according to embodiment 82 or the use according to     embodiment 83 or 84, wherein the cardiovascular disease is     associated with a hyperlipidemia, a coronary heart disease, an     atherosclerosis, a peripheral vascular disease, a vascular occlusive     disease, a cardiomyopathy, a vasculitis, an inflammatory heart     disease, an ischemic heart disease, a congestive heart failure, a     hypertensive heart disease, a valvular heart disease, a     hypertension, myocardial infarction, a diabetic cardiac conditions,     an aneurysm; an embolism, a dissection, a pseudoaneurysm, a vascular     malformation, a vascular nevus, a thrombosis, a varicose vein, or a     stroke. -   86. The method or use according to embodiment 85, wherein the     hyperlipidemia is dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia,     hyperglyceridemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, or     hyperchylomicronemia, and combined hyperlipidemia. -   87. The method or use according to embodiment 86, wherein the     hyperlipoproteinemia is hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia,     hyperlipoproteinemia type Ib, hyperlipoproteinemia type Ic,     hyperlipoproteinemia type IIa, hyperlipoproteinemia type IIb,     hyperlipoproteinemia type III, hyperlipoproteinemia type IV, or     hyperlipoproteinemia type V. -   88. The method or use according to embodiment 85, wherein the     vascular occlusive disease (VOD) is an atherosclerosis, a peripheral     vascular disease, or a stenosis. -   89. The method or use according to embodiment 85, wherein the     cardiomyopathy is an extrinsic cardiomyopathy or an intrinsic     cardiomyopathy. -   90. The method or use according to embodiment 89, wherein the     extrinsic cardiomyopathy is acromegaly, alcoholic cardiomyopathy,     amyloidosis, Chagas disease, chemotherapy, diabetic cardiomyopathy,     hemochromatosis, hypertensive cardiomyopathy, hyperthyroidism,     inflammatory cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, muscular     dystrophy, valvular cardiomyopathy, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a     systemic metabolic disease, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic     nutritional disease, a coronary artery disease, or a congenital     heart disease. -   91. The method or use according to embodiment 89, wherein the     intrinsic cardiomyopathy is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM),     hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM or HOCM), arrhythmogenic right     ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM),     noncompaction cardiomyopathy, isolated ventricular non-compaction,     mitochondrial myopathy, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or Loeffler     endocarditis. -   92. The method or use according to embodiment 85, wherein the     vasculitis is a Buerger's disease, an arteritis, a cerebral     vasculitis, a Churg-Strauss arteritis, a cryoglobulinemia, an     essential cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, a giant cell arteritis, a     Golfers vasculitis, a Henoch-Schonlein purpura, a hypersensitivity     vasculitis, a Kawasaki disease, a phlebitis, a microscopic     polyarteritis/polyangiitis, a polyarteritis nodosa, a polymyalgia     rheumatica (PMR), a rheumatoid vasculitis, a Takayasu arteritis, a     thrombophlebitis, a Wegener's granulomatosis, or a vasculitis     secondary to connective tissue disorder, or vasculitis secondary to     viral infection. -   93. The method or use according to embodiment 92, wherein the     vasculitis secondary to connective tissue disorder is systemic lupus     erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relapsing     polychondritis, Behget's disease. -   94. The method or use according to embodiment 85, wherein the     inflammatory heart disease is an endocarditis, an inflammatory     cardiomegaly, or a myocarditis. -   95. The method according to embodiments 82 or 85-94 or the use     according to embodiments 83-94, wherein upon administration to an     individual, the pharmaceutical composition comprising the     therapeutic compound according to embodiments 1-81 results in a     bio-distribution of the therapeutic compound different than a     bio-distribution of the therapeutic compound included in the same     pharmaceutical composition, except without the     pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. -   96. The method according to embodiments 82 or 85-95 or the use     according to embodiments 83-95, wherein upon administration to an     individual, the amount of the therapeutic compound of the     pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-81 delivered     to a macrophage is at least 5% of the total amount of the     therapeutic compound contained in the administered pharmaceutical     composition. -   97. The method according to embodiments 82 or 85-96 or the use     according to embodiments 83-96, wherein upon administration to an     individual, the pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments     1-81 reduces intestinal irritation by at least 5% when compared to     the pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-81, except     without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant. -   98. The method according to embodiments 82 or 85-97 or the use     according to embodiments 83-97, wherein upon administration to an     individual, the pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments     1-81 reduces gastric irritation by at least 5% when compared to the     pharmaceutical composition according to embodiments 1-81, except     without the pharmaceutically-acceptable adjuvant.

EXAMPLES

The following non-limiting examples are provided for illustrative purposes only in order to facilitate a more complete understanding of the disclosed subject matter. These examples should not be construed to limit any of the embodiments described in the present specification, including those pertaining to the pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing pharmaceutical compositions, or methods or uses of treating abnormal lipid levels or disease associated with abnormal lipid levels.

Example 1 Differential Scanning Calorimetry

This example illustrates formulation of solid solution pharmaceutical composition as disclosed herein comprising a therapeutic compound.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein the following general procedure was used. All ingredient, except the room temperature solid lipid, were mixed together. This mixture was heated to a temperature in the range about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring in order to dissolve the therapeutic compound thereby creating a solution. The room temperature solid lipid was then added to the solution and the mixture stirred until incorporated. The mixture was then allowed to solidify by cooling to room temperature. Representative formulations containing various therapeutic compounds are show in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Solid Solution Formulations of Ibuprofen Therapeutic Stabilizing Neutralizing Formulation Compound RT Liquid Lipid Agent Agent RT Solid Lipid Ibuprofen 200 mg — — — — RT Solid Lipid — — — — 622 mg G43^(a) Vehicle — 0.26 mL M35-1^(b) 0.06 mL — 260 mg G43 PEG400 Ibuprofen 200 mg 0.38 mL M35-1 0.04 mL — 160 mg G43 LA 3-51 PEG400 Ibuprofen 200 mg 0.26 mL M35-1 0.06 mL — 260 mg G43 LA 3-57 PEG400 Ibuprofen 200 mg 0.18 mL M35-1 0.08 mL — 380 mg G43 LA 35-1 PEG400 Ibuprofen 200 mg 0.10 mL M35-1 0.08 mL — 460 mg G43 LA 35-2 PEG400 Ibuprofen 200 mg 0.04 mL M35-1 0.08 mL — 520 mg G43 LA 35-3 PEG400 ^(a)G43 is GELUCIRE ® 43/01 ^(b)M35-1 is MAISINE ® 35-1

The mixture was then allowed to solidify by cooling to room temperature. Solidified compositions were then assessed by appearance and by Differential Scanning calorimetry (DSC).

During the course of the analysis using DSC, a general trend was observed where a formulation which solidified with a cloudy appearance formed a classic solid composition having a crystalline structure while one which solidified with a clear appearance suggested a solid solution composition having an amorphic structure. Additionally, solidified compositions with a clear appearance that were then remelted with no appearance of a precipitate where indicative of a solid solution composition having an amorphic structure.

Using the visual appearance and remelt assays, large numbers of formulations was accessed for the ability to for a solid-solution composition. A formulation that failed to form a solid, or formed a solid with a cloudy appearance were not further analyzed and discarded. Similarly, formulations were not further analyzed and discarded if a precipitate formed after remelting of a solidified compositions with a clear appearance. Formulations that formed a clear solid were also subsequently analyzed by DSC.

Data for representative ibuprofen formulations solidifying with a clear appearance are shown in FIG. 1. The DSC analysis revealed that individual components exhibited sharp, well-defined peaks. For example, ibuprofen possessed a well-defined melting point range of 75° C. to 78° C. (FIG. 1A). Similarly, a room temperature solid lipid, or hard fat, like GELUCIRE® 43/01 had a well-defined melting point range of 41° C. to 45° C. (FIG. 1B). These sharp, well defined melting point temperature ranges are indicative of a composition in a classic solid transition phase having a well-defined crystalline structure. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. For example, MAISINE® 35-1 has a melting point temperature range of about 14° C. to about 16° C. and PEG 400 has a melting point temperature range of about 4° C. to about 8° C.

Unexpectedly, when a vehicle comprising a room temperature solid lipid (hard fat), a room temperature liquid lipid and a stabilizing agent were examined by DSC, a new melting point temperature peak appeared. For example, in addition to the GELUCIRE®43/01 peak of 41° C. to 45° C., DSC analysis identified a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 38° C. (FIG. 1C). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01, 14° C. to 16° C. for MAISINE® 35-1, and 4° C. to 8° C. for PEG 400. These results indicate that a portion of the composition was forming into a solid solution phase instead of a classic solid phase.

Surprisingly, formulation comprising the therapeutic compound with this vehicle exhibited a broad melting range with a melting point temperature different than the individual components (FIGS. 1D-1H). Furthermore, no peaks relating to either the therapeutic compound alone or the hard fat alone were detected. For example, ibuprofen has a melting point temperature range of 75° C. to 78° C., GELUCIRE® 43/01 had a melting point of 41° C. to 45° C., MAISINE® 35-1 has a melting point temperature of 14° C. to 16° C., and PEG400 has a melting point temperature of 4° C. to 8° C. However, a formulation comprising these components results in a composition with a melting point of between 35° C. to 40° C., depending on the amounts and ratios used. In a classic mixed phase of distinct solid components, each individual peak would have been resolved, i.e., 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen, 41° C. to 45° C. and GELUCIRE® 43/01. This was not the case, these peaks disappeared altogether. The presence of a single new melting point peak, and the concomitant disappearance of the individual component melting point peaks, for the solidified composition indicates that a novel solid solution structure of therapeutic compound and room temperature solid lipid (hard fat) was formed.

Example 2 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Artemether

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Artemether.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Artemether, the following method was performed. About 1.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, and about 0.5 mL tributyrin (as room temperature liquid lipid) were added to a vessel and heated to about 40° C. to about 50° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were incorporated. About 40 mg Artemether was added to about 0.8 mL of this incorporated mixture and stirred until dissolved. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 35° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 2). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 86° C. to 90° C. for Artemether. Tributyrin is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Artemether was formed.

Example 3 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Aspirin

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Aspirin.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Aspirin, the following method was performed. About 120 mg Aspirin and about 0.5 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 35° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 3). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 138° C. to 140° C. for Aspirin. Isosorbide dimethyl ester is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Aspirin was formed.

Example 4 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Dantrolene

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Dantrolene, the following method was performed. Add about 232.7 mg stearic acid (as neutralizing agent) to a vessel and heat to about 70° C. to about 75° C. with stirring until melted. Add about 250.2 mg Dantrolene sodium salt and 20 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) to melted stearic acid and stir until uniform consistency is achieved. About 20.02 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 34° C. to about 39° C. (FIG. 4). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), stearic acid is 70° C., and 279° C. to 280° C. for Dantrolene. Isosorbide dimethyl ester is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Dantrolene, the following method was performed. Add about 309.8 mg stearic acid (as neutralizing agent) to a vessel and heat to about 70° C. to about 75° C. with stirring until melted. Add about 59.6 mg Dantrolene sodium salt to melted stearic acid and stir until uniform consistency is achieved. Add 0.75 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) and stir mixture until all components are dissolved. About 760.3 mg GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Dantrolene, the following method was performed. Add about 250.2 mg stearic acid (as neutralizing agent) to a vessel and heat to about 70° C. to about 75° C. with stirring until melted. Add about 50.3 mg Dantrolene sodium salt to melted stearic acid and stir until uniform consistency is achieved. Add 5.0 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) and stir mixture until all components are dissolved. About 5.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Dantrolene, the following method was performed. Add about 225.0 mg stearic acid (as neutralizing agent) to a vessel and heat to about 70° C. to about 75° C. with stirring until melted. Add about 25.1 mg Dantrolene sodium salt to melted stearic acid and stir until uniform consistency is achieved. Add 2.0 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) and stir mixture until all components are dissolved. About 2.07 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Dantrolene, the following method was performed. Add about 224.9 mg stearic acid (as neutralizing agent) to a vessel and heat to about 70° C. to about 75° C. with stirring until melted. Add about 25.1 mg Dantrolene sodium salt to melted stearic acid and stir until uniform consistency is achieved. Add 0.75 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) and stir mixture until all components are dissolved. About 304.1 mg GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Dantrolene was formed.

Example 5 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Diclofenac

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Diclofenac.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Diclofenac, the following method was performed. About 119 mg Diclofenac, about 1.0 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.3 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 35° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 5). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE®43/01 (Gattefosse) and 157° C. to 158° C. for Diclofenac. MAISINE® 35-1 and isosorbide dimethyl ester are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Diclofenac was formed.

Example 6 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Fenofibrate

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Fenofibrate.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Fenofibrate, the following method was performed. About 400 mg Fenofibrate and 4.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, were added to a vessel and heated to about 45° C. to about 55° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were incorporated. About 0.76 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) was added to this mixture and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 34° C. to about 39° C. (FIG. 6). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 80° C. to 85° C. for Fenofibrate. Isosorbide dimethyl ester is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Fenofibrate was formed.

Example 7 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Gemifibrozil

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Gemifibrozil.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Gemifibrozil, the following method was performed. About 1 g Gemifibrozil, about 0.9 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.4 mL PEG 400 (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.9 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Gemifibrozil was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Gemifibrozil, the following method was performed. About 1 g Gemifibrozil and 7.5 g Cocoa Butter a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 34° C. to 38° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₆-C₁₈ triglycerides, were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Gemifibrozil was formed.

Example 8 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Ibuprofen

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 1 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 0.9 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.4 mL PEG 400 were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.9 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 44° C. (FIG. 1D). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 1 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 0.5 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.4 mL PEG 400 were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 2.3 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 43° C. (FIG. 1E). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 1 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 0.2 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.4 mL PEG 400 were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 2.6 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 42° C. (FIG. 1F). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 5 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 9.5 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 1.0 mL PEG 400 were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 4.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 38° C. (FIG. 1G). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 5 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 6.5 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 1.5 mL PEG 400 were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 6.5 g GELUCIRE®43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 42° C. (FIG. 1H). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 75° C. to 78° C. for Ibuprofen. MAISINE® 35-1 and PEG 400 are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 1 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 0.9 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), about 0.4 mL PEG 400, and about 0.3 mL propylene glycol were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.9 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Ibuprofen, the following method was performed. About 5 g ibuprofen free acid, about 5 g ibuprofen sodium salt, about 8 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), about 3 mL PEG 400, and about 1 mL propylene glycol were added to a vessel heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 19 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Ibuprofen was formed.

Example 9 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Lidocaine

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Lidocaine.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Lidocaine, the following method was performed. About 200 mg Lidocaine base and about 2.0 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 8.8 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 34° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 7). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 66° C. to 69° C. for Lidocaine. Isosorbide dimethyl ester is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Lidocaine was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Lidocaine, the following method was performed. About 250.1 mg Lidocaine base and about 1.74 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 8.72 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Lidocaine, the following method was performed. About 500.4 mg Lidocaine base and about 1.74 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 8.5 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Lidocaine, the following method was performed. About 250.4 mg Lidocaine base and about 0.87 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were incorporated. Separately, About 250.1 mg Prilocaine HCl base, 0.13 mL triethanolamine (as neutralizing agent), and about 0.87 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were incorporated. The Lidocaine and Prilocaine mixtures were combined and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components were dissolved. About 8.49 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

Example 10 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Nabumetone

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Nabumetone.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Nabumetone, the following method was performed. About 126 mg Nabumetone and about 0.5 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 35° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 8). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 80° C. to 81° C. for Nabumetone. MAISINE® 35-1 is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Nabumetone was formed.

Example 11 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Naproxen

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Naproxen.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Naproxen, the following method was performed. About 250.1 mg Naproxen and about 0.75 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 750.9 mg GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Naproxen was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Naproxen, the following method was performed. About 650.5 mg Naproxen and about 1.2 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.234 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 30° C. to about 39° C. (FIG. 9). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE®43/01 (Gattefosse) and 153° C. to 154° C. for Naproxen. MAISINE® 35-1 is a liquid at room temperature, and as such has a melting point below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Naproxen was formed.

Example 12 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Pentoxifylline

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Pentoxifylline.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Pentoxifylline, the following method was performed. About 208 mg Pentoxifylline, about 1.0 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 0.2 mL isosorbide dimethyl ester (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 1.0 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Pentoxifylline was formed.

Example 13 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Salbutamol

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Salbutamol.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Salbutamol, the following method was performed. About 61 mg Salbutamol, about 0.6 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), 1.0 mL isosorbide dimethyl ether (as stabilizing agent), and about 1.0 mL absolute ethanol (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 10 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 40° C. (FIG. 10). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE®43/01 (Gattefosse) and 157° C. to 158° C. for Salbutamol. MAISINE® 35-1, isosorbide dimethyl ether, and absolute ethanol are liquids at room temperature, and as such all have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Salbutamol was formed.

Example 14 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Salmeterol

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Salmeterol.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Salmeterol, the following method was performed. About 11 mg Salmeterol xinafoate, about 1.0 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 1.0 mL absolute ethanol (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 2.04 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 34° C. to about 43° C. (FIG. 11). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 137° C. to 138° C. for Salmeterol. MAISINE® 35-1 and absolute ethanol are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Salmeterol was formed.

Example 15 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Simvastatin

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Simvastatin.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Simvastatin, the following method was performed. About 200 mg Simvastatin and about 2.5 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 5 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 32° C. to about 42° C. (FIG. 12). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse) and 135° C. to 138° C. for Simvastatin. MAISINE® 35-1 and absolute ethanol are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Simvastatin was formed.

Example 16 Solid Solution Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising Telmisartan

This example illustrates how to make a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein comprising Telmisartan.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Telmisartan, the following method was performed. About 60.1 mg Telmisartan and about 2.0 mL isosorbide dimethyl ether (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 2.03 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds. The formulation solidified with a clear appearance and remelted without forming a precipitate. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Telmisartan was formed.

To prepare a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein using Telmisartan, the following method was performed. About 160.2 mg Telmisartan, about 1.0 mL MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), a glyceryl monolinoleate (as room temperature liquid lipid), and about 1.0 mL absolute ethanol (as stabilizing agent) were added to a vessel and heated to about 50° C. to about 60° C. with stirring until all components of the mixture were dissolved. About 2.03 g GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), a waxy solid (as room temperature solid lipid) having a melting point of between 41° C. to 45° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides, was added to this solution and stirred until incorporated. The heated mixture was then cooled to about 37° C. to about 40° C., and aliquoted by pouring into molds and cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the mixture can be cooled to room temperature and then subsequently reheated to about 40° C. to about 45° C. for aliquoting into molds.

The formulation solidified with a clear appearance. In addition, DSC analysis indicated a new broad melting point temperature range of about 34° C. to about 43° C. (FIG. 13). This temperature range was different than that for the individual components alone: 41° C. to 45° C. for GELUCIRE®43/01 (Gattefosse) and 261° C. to 263° C. for Telmisartan. MAISINE® 35-1 and absolute ethanol are liquids at room temperature, and as such both have melting points below 20° C. These results indicate that a solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising Telmisartan was formed.

Example 17 Macrophage Uptake Experiment

This example illustrates that a solid solution pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein preferentially targets a therapeutic compound to the immune system.

Cultures of U937 monocyte cell line were grown in RPMI-1640 supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) until the cells reached 90% confluent monolayer. These cells were then treated with PMA and incubated in a 37° C. incubator under 5% carbon dioxide until the cells differentiated into macrophages. Monolayers of macrophages were washed with fresh medium and then 3 mL of one of the following test solutions were added: A) solid solution formulation as disclosed herein comprising ibuprofen, GELUCIRE® 43/01 (Gattefosse), MAISINE® 35-1 (Gattefosse), and PEG 400; B) liquid formulation disclosed herein comprising ibuprofen, rapeseed oil and ethanol; C) ibuprofen free acid; and D) vehicle with no therapeutic compound. After incubation for 45 minutes the test solution supernatants were removed and saved for analysis, and the cells were then washed in PBS several times and lysed using two cycles of freeze-thawing. Therapeutic compound concentration present in the test solution, test solution supernatant, and cell lysate fractions was measured by HPLC. The percentage therapeutic compound taken up by the macrophages was calculated using the following formula: % therapeutic compound adsorbed=100×(compound mass recovered from cell lysate)/(compound mass delivered in test solution−compound mass recovered from test solution supernatant). Results are shown in the Table 1 below. These results indicate that mean uptake of a therapeutic compound by macrophage increase 550% or more using the formulations of the pharmaceutical compositions presently claimed relative to compositions not formulated in this manner.

TABLE 3 Macrophage Uptake of Therapeutic Compound Mean Mass % Increase Formulation N Compound Uptake Compound Uptake A 2 2.4% 600% B 2 2.2% 550% C 2 0.4% — D 2 0.0% —

Example 18 Animal Model for Intestinal Erosion

To assess whether a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduced gastric irritation, experiments were conducted using an intestinal erosion murine model.

Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into seven experimental groups containing five animals each. After fasting overnight, the animals were challenged with one with one of seven different treatments. Group A was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 1% methylcellulose/0.5% polysorbate 80 vehicle only. Group B was a control in which each mouse was orally administered solvent/adjuvant vehicle only (gavage of 10% ethanol and 90% linseed oil). Group C was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 150 mg/kg aspirin. Group D was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 100 mg/kg ibuprofen suspended in 1% methylcellulose/0.5% polysorbate 80. Group E was the experimental group in which each mouse was administered a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054-100) comprising 100 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil. Group F was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 100 mg/kg ibuprofen suspended in 1% methylcellulose/0.5% polysorbate 80. Group G was the experimental group in which each mouse was administered a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054-200) comprising 200 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil. Animals were sacrificed 4 hours after treatment and the stomachs were examined for degree of hemorrhage and severity of mucosal erosive lesions. Gastric irritation was scored as follows: 0, no lesions; 1, hyperemia; 2, one or two slight lesions; 3, more than two slight lesions or severe lesions; and 4, very severe lesions. A score of 50% or more relative to Group C (aspirin-treated control group), which was set to 100%, was considered a positive score for gastric irritation.

Results are shown in Table 4. Group D (100 mg/kg of ibuprofen-treated control group) and Group F (200 mg/kg of ibuprofen-treated control group) produced gastric lesions that were 75% and 95%, respectively, severe as those induced by Group C (aspirin-treated control group). However, Group E (BC1054-100-treated experimental group) and Group G (BC1054-200-treated experimental group) produced gastric lesions that were 20% and 40%, respectively, as severe as those associated with Group C (aspirin-treated control group). These results demonstrate that that a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein reduced the extent to which a therapeutic compound may cause mucosal lesions and cause gastric irritation.

TABLE 4 Results from Intestinal Erosion Assay Mean Group Ulceration Score % Aspirin Erosion A 0  0 B 0  0 C 4 (100)  D 3  75¹ E 0.8 20 F 3.8  95¹ G 1.6 40 ¹Positive score for gastric erosion.

Example 19 Animal Model for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

To assess the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein in treating an inflammatory bowel disease, experiments were conducted using a TBS-induced colitis murine model.

C57Bl/6 male mice (6-7 weeks old) were divided into seven experimental groups containing at least ten animals each. On day 0, colitis was induced in mice from Groups B-G by intrarectal administration of 100 μL of TNBS (4 mg) in 50% ethanol under isoflurane anesthesia. Animals were dosed either once or three times a day from day −1 to day 5 with one of seven different treatments. Group A was a control in which each mouse was orally administered ethanol vehicle only. Group B was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 1% methylcellulose vehicle only. Group C was a control in which each mouse was orally administered solvent/adjuvant vehicle only (gavage of 10% ethanol and 90% linseed oil). Group D was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 3 mg/kg of Prednisolone. Group E was a control in which each mouse was orally administered 20 mg/kg of ibuprofen suspended in 1% methylcellulose (1 mL/kg) (no adjuvant). Group F was the experimental group in which each mouse was administered a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054-20) comprising 20 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil. Group G was the experimental group in which each mouse was administered a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054-30) comprising 30 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil. All animals were weighed daily and assessed visually for the presence of diarrhea and/or bloody stool. On day 3 and on day 5 colitis severity was assessed in all animals using video endoscopy, where images were taken and colitis severity scored visually by a blinded observer on a scale from 0 to 4 as follows: 0, normal; 1, loss of vascularity; 2, loss of vascularity and friability; 3, friability and erosions; and 4, ulcerations and bleeding. Following endoscopy on day 5, animals were sacrificed and the colon removed and its length and weight measured. Serum samples were obtained and the colon was fixed in 10% formalin. An additional piece of colon tissue was collected, weighed, and snap frozen in liquid nitrogen.

Results from these experiments are shown in Table 5. Group B (TNBS-treated control group) showed a statistically significant difference in mean weight change when compared to Group A (untreated ethanol control group), all other group comparisons showed no difference in mean weight change. Group B (TNBS-treated control group) showed a statistically significant decrease in mean colon length when compared to Group A (untreated ethanol control group). Additionally, Group D (Prednisolone-treated control group), Group F (BC1054-20-treated experimental group), and Group G (BC1054-30-treated experimental group) all showed a statistically significant increase in mean colon length when compared to Group B (TNBS-treated control group). Although Group B (TNBS-treated control group) showed a statistically significant increase in mean colon weight when compared to Group A (untreated ethanol control group), all other group comparisons showed no difference in mean colon weight. With regards to the endoscopy colitis score, Group D (Prednisolone-treated control group) showed a statistically significant reduced mean colitis scores on both day 3 and day 5 when compared to Group B (TNBS-treated control group). In a similar manner, both Group F (BC1054-20-treated experimental group) and Group G (BC1054-30-treated experimental group) showed a statistically significant reduced mean colitis scores on day 5 when compared to Group B (TNBS-treated control group). These results indicate that a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein was effective in treating an inflammatory bowel disease.

TABLE 5 Results from Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mean Mean Mean Endoscopy Colitis Animal Colon Colon Severity Score Group Weight Length Weight Day 3 Day 5 A 23.93 g 8.5 cm 215 mg 0.2 0 B 21.98 g¹ 7.3 cm² 295 mg⁶ 3.1 2.7 C 23.64 g 7.8 cm 239 mg 2.9 2.4 D 23.33 g 8.4 cm³ 267 mg 2.3⁷ 1.7⁸ E 23.82 g 7.9 cm 267 mg 2.7 2.2 F 23.69 g 8.4 cm⁴ 258 mg 2.6 1.9⁹ G 24.25 g 7.9 cm⁵ 284 mg 2.4 1.4¹⁰ ¹Statistcally significance difference compared to Group A (p = 0.029). ²Statistcally significance difference compared to Group A (p = 0.001). ³Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.001). ⁴Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.001). ⁵Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.034). ⁶Statistcally significance difference compared to Group A (p = 0.009). ⁷Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.005). ⁸Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.002). ⁹Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.045). ¹⁰Statistcally significance difference compared to Group B (p = 0.002).

Example 20 Animal Model for a Systemic Arthritis

To assess the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein in treating arthritis, experiments were conducted using an α-collagen antibody induced arthritis (ACAIA) murine model that mimics a systemic arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis.

Male BALB/c mice were divided into eight groups, each containing 10 animals. To induce arthritic symptoms, mice from all eight groups were intravenously injected with 200 μL of an antibody solution comprising a 2 mg cocktail of four α-collagen II monoclonal antibodies (ARTHRITOMAB™, MD Biosciences) on study day 0 (study commencement), followed by a 200 μL intraperitoneal injection of a solution containing 100 μg lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on study day 3. Each group was subjected daily to a control or test treatment administered from day 0-11 as follows: Group 1 mice (1M) were treated orally with a vehicle preparation containing 1% methyl cellulose administered thrice daily; Group 2 mice (2M) were treated intraperitoneally with a positive control preparation containing 10 mg/kg etanercept (ENBREL®, Wyeth) administered once daily; Group 3 mice (3M) were treated orally with a 20 mg/kg test liquid formulation comprising ibuprofen and rapeseed oil (BC1054 LF-RO) administered once daily; Group 4 mice (4M) were treated orally with a 20 mg/kg test liquid formulation comprising ibuprofen and rapeseed oil (BC1054 LF-RO) administered thrice daily; Group 5 mice (5M) were treated orally with a 20 mg/kg test liquid formulation comprising ibuprofen and a glyceryl monolinoleate (MAISINE® 35-1, Gattefosse) (BC1054 LF-MA) administered thrice daily; Group 6 mice (6M) were treated orally with a 20 mg/kg test solid formulation comprising ibuprofen and theobroma oil (BC1054 LF-TO) administered thrice daily; Group 7 mice (7M) were treated orally with a control preparation 1 comprising 20 mg/kg of ibuprofen administered thrice daily; and Group 8 mice (8M) were treated orally with a 20 mg/kg test solid formulation comprising ibuprofen and a waxy solid having a melting point of between 37° C. to 41° C. and comprising a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides (GELUCIRE® 39/01, Gattefosse) (BC1054 LF-GE) administered thrice daily (Table 6). The dose administered was calculated based on the assumption that each animal weighed, on average, 20 g. A fixed volume of 100 μL was administered to each mouse, except those animals receiving the positive control (2M) were administered 200 μL.

TABLE 6 Constitution of Test Groups and Dose Levels Group Size Treatment Dose Volume Route Regime 1M 10 Vehicle N/A 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily 2M 10 Etanercept 10 mg/kg 10 ml/kg  IP Once daily 3M 10 BC1054 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Once daily LF-RO 4M 10 BC1054 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily LF-RO 5M 10 BC1054 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily LF-MA 6M 10 BC1054 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily SF-TO 7M 10 Ibuprofen 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily 8M 10 BC1054 20 mg/kg 5 ml/kg PO Thrice daily SF-GE IP = Intraperitoneal PO = Per Os N/A = Not applicable

Arthritic development and clinical examinations were monitored in all mice on study day 0 shortly before arthritis induction and subsequently on study days 3-7, 9, 10 and 12 (study termination). To access arthritic development, both an arthritis score and paw thickness (plethysmography) measurements were obtained. The arthritis score was based on visual assessment of arthritis reactions using a 0-4 scale in ascending order of severity with Grade 0 indicating no arthritis reaction; Grade 1 indicating mild, but definite redness and swelling of the ankle/wrist or apparent redness and swelling limited to individual digits, regardless of the number of affected digits; Grade 2 indicating moderate to severe redness and swelling of the ankle/wrist; Grade 3 indicating redness and swelling of the entire paw including digits; and Grade 4 indicating maximally inflamed limb with involvement of multiple joints. Paw thickness was measured for both hind paws just above the foot pad and below the calcaneum using a dial caliper (Kroeplin, Munich, Germany). Mean values for paw thickness measurements were determined, and where appropriate, analysis of the data by ANOVA with Tukey post hoc analysis was applied to determine significance of treatment effects.

Clinical examinations included changes in body weight, condition of skin, fur, eyes, mucous membranes, occurrence of secretions and excretions (e.g. diarrhea), and autonomic activity (e.g. lacrimation, salivation, piloerection, pupil size, unusual respiratory pattern). Changes in gait, posture and response to handling, as well as the presence of bizarre behavior, tremors, convulsions, sleep and coma were also noted. Serum was collected at study termination.

Arthritis incidence increased in all groups from day 3. In Group 1M animals incidence peaked on day 7 with 9/10 animals showing arthritis reactions which remained relatively constant until the end of the study. In Etanercept-treated Group 2M mice, incidence peaked on day 6 at 9/10 animals showing signs, but had decreased to 1/10 by day 12. The peak incidence of arthritis in Group 3M and Group 4M animals receiving BC1054 LS-RO once or thrice daily was on day 7 (9/10 and 7/10 animals, respectively), and this had decreased to 4/10 mice in both groups by day 12. The arthritis incidence peaked on day 6 in the Group 5M animals receiving BC1054 LS-MA with 8/10 animals affected, and the incidence fluctuated with between 6 and 8 animals scoring until the end of the study. By day 6, 9/10 animals presented with arthritis in Group 6M animals receiving BC1054 SF-TO, but this also fluctuated and ended at 7/10 on day 12. In the Ibuprofen-treated Group 7M, the peak of arthritis incidence was recorded on day 6 with 8/10 animals affected, and this remained relatively constant until the study termination. Group 8M mice receiving a BC1054 LS-GE exhibited peak incidence on day 6 with 9/10 animals presenting with signs of arthritis, but this had decreased to 4/10 by day 12.

Clinical signs associated with LPS-administration developed in all groups following the LPS boost on day 3. These had disappeared in all groups by day 12. No mortalities occurred during this study or significant differences in body weight between the vehicle-treated group and test item-treated groups.

The results of mean paw thickness are given in Table 7. Mean rear paw thickness in Group 1M animals (vehicle-treated) was 1.72±0.01 on day 0. Thickness increased and peaked on day 9 at 2.33±0.15, and ended at 2.17±0.11 on day 12. In Etanercept-treated Group 2M mice, mean rear paw thickness began at 1.70±0.02 on day 0. This increased, peaking at 1.96±0.05 on day 6 before decreasing back to 1.77±0.02 on day 12. Etanercept treatment resulted in significantly decreased paw volume compared to the positive control mice on days 9, 10 and 12. In Group 3M, which received BC1054 LS-RO once daily, rear paw thickness was 1.71±0.02 on day 0. By day 7 the swelling in this group had peaked at 1.96±0.05 where it remained relatively constant thereafter. There were significant reductions in the mean paw swelling on days 6 and 9 following administration of BC1054 LS-RO. The mean rear paw thickness in Group 4M, which received BC1054 LS-RO thrice daily, increased to 1.97±0.08 on day 10 (from 1.70±0.03 on day 0), from day 10 paw volumes remained relative constant till the end of the study. BC1054 LS-RO thrice daily resulted in significantly reduced mean paw thickness compared to vehicle-treated mice (Group 1M) on days 6, 7 and 9. Group 5M mice treated with BC1054 LS-MA had peak paw volume at day 7 (1.97±0.05 from 1.69±0.02 on day 0), this group had significantly reduced measurements on day 6 and day 9 when compared to the vehicle treated Group 1M animals. In Group 6M animals treated with BC1054 LS-TO, mean rear paw thickness began at 1.74±0.01 on day 0. This increased to a peak of 2.05±0.10 on day 7 before decreasing back to 1.94±0.06 on day 12. No significant differences were recorded between BC1054 LS-TO-treated animals (Group 6M) and those treated with vehicle control (Group 1M). In the group which received Ibuprofen (Group 7M), rear paw thickness was 1.71±0.02 on day 0. By day 7 the swelling in this group had peaked at 2.15±0.10 before decreasing to 2.02±0.08 on day 12. No significant differences were observed when this group was compared to the vehicle control Group 1M. Group 8M animals treated with BC1054 LS-GE exhibited a slight increase in rear paw thickness from 1.72±0.02 on day 0 to 1.85±0.06 on day 7, this remained relatively constant finishing at 1.77±0.03 on day 12. Administration of BC1054 LS-GE resulted in significantly reduced paw swelling in animals (Group 8M) compared to vehicle controls (Group 1M) on days 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12.

TABLE 7 Mean Rear Paw Thickness Mean Rear Paw Thickness (mm) Group N Treatment 0 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 12 1M 10 Vehicle 1.72 ± 1.72 ± 1.63 ± 1.69 ± 2.03 ± 2.26 ± 2.33 ± 2.32 ± 2.17 ± 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.09 0.13 0.15 0.15 0.11 2M 10 Etanercept 1.70 ± 1.73 ± 1.64 ± 1.63 ± 1.96 ± 1.95 ± 1.88 ± 1.80 ± 1.77 ± 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.04 0.03* 0.04* 0.02* 3M 10 BC1054 LF-RO 1.71 ± 1.75 ± 1.68 ± 1.71 ± 1.78 ± 1.96 ± 1.91 ± 1.94 ± 1.90 ± 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03 0.03* 0.05 0.08* 0.10 0.08 4M 10 BC1054 LF-RO 1.70 ± 1.70 ± 1.61 ± 1.65 ± 1.75 ± 1.89 ± 1.91 ± 1.97 ± 1.93 ± 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.03* 0.07* 0.09* 0.08 0.07 5M 10 BC1054 LF-MA 1.69 ± 1.73 ± 1.66 ± 1.67 ± 1.79 ± 1.97 ± 1.92 ± 1.96 ± 1.91 ± 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.04* 0.05 0.06* 0.07 0.06 6M 10 BC1054 SF-TO 1.74 ± 1.72 ± 1.64 ± 1.70 ± 1.91 ± 2.05 ± 1.96 ± 1.99 ± 1.94 ± 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.06 0.10 0.09 0.07 0.06 7M 10 Ibuprofen 1.71 ± 1.72 ± 1.64 ± 1.71 ± 1.90 ± 2.15 ± 2.08 ± 2.07 ± 2.02 ± 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.05 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.08 8M 10 BC1054 SF-GE 1.72 ± 1.71 ± 1.63 ± 1.67 ± 1.78 ± 1.85 ± 1.73 ± 1.83 ± 1.77 ± 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.03 0.03* 0.06* 0.04* 0.03* 0.03*

In view of the findings above, significant anti-arthritic activity was observed in Group 3M animals receiving once daily administration of BC1054 LS-RO, Group 4M animals receiving thrice daily administration of BC1054 LS-RO, Group 5M animals receiving thrice daily administration of BC1054 LS-MA, and Group 8M animals receiving thrice daily administration of BC1054SF-GE.

Example 21 Case Studies for the Treatment of a Cardiovascular Disease

A 49 year old male diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia (LDL of 4.35 mmol/L) was placed on a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054) comprising 20 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil (600 mg bid) for 7 days. After 5 days of treatment the patient's LDL levels had normalized to 3.89 mmol/L. The normalization of LDL level persisted for 2 months after cessation of BC1054 dosing, as determined at the last examination.

A 60 year old male newly diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia (LDL of 4.31 mmol/L) was given a course of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein (BC1054) comprising 20 mg/kg of ibuprofen, 10% ethanol, and 90% linseed oil (1200 mg uid) to lower LDL levels to within the normal range. After 5 days of treatment the patients LDL levels were lowered to 3.36 mmol/L. The patient was followed up for 1 month and his LDL remained within the normal range, despite there being no further BC1054 dosing.

Example 22 Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

A 62 year old female is diagnosed with elevated cholesterol levels. A physician determines that the elevated cholesterol level is due to a hypercholesterolemia. The woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The woman's condition is monitored and after about 1 week of treatment tests indicates there is reduced level of cholesterol in her blood. At one and three month check-ups, the woman continues to have blood cholesterol levels in a normal range. This reduction in a hypercholesterolemia symptom indicates successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from other forms of, such as, e.g., dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglyceridemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperchylomicronemia, combined hyperlipidemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia including hyperlipoproteinemia is hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia, hyperlipoproteinemia type Ib, hyperlipoproteinemia type Ic, hyperlipoproteinemia type IIa, hyperlipoproteinemia type IIb, hyperlipoproteinemia type III, hyperlipoproteinemia type IV, and hyperlipoproteinemia type V. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

A 58 year old male is complains of chest pains, shortness of breath and dizziness. A physician determines that the breathing difficulty is due to an atherosclerosis. The man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The man's condition is monitored and after about 3 weeks of treatment the man indicates there is improvement in his ability to breath and he is not experiencing as much dizziness. At two and three month check-ups, the man indicates that he continues to have improved breathing, no dizziness and no recent chest pains. This reduction in a atherosclerosis symptoms indicate successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from another form of vascular occlusive disease such as, e.g., a peripheral vascular disease or a stenosis. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

A 67 year old male suffering from alcoholism complains of pressure on his chest and numbness in his left shoulder. A physician determines that the pressure and numbness are due to an alcoholic cardiomyopathy. The man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The man's condition is monitored and after about 3 weeks of treatment the man indicates there is reduced numbness. At two and three month check-ups, the man indicates that he continues to have improved sensation in his shoulder and has not had a recent episode of chest pressure. This reduction in alcoholic cardiomyopathy symptoms indicates successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from a cardiomyopathy, such as, e.g., an extrinsic cardiomyopathy like acromegaly, amyloidosis, Chagas disease, chemotherapy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, hemochromatosis, hypertensive cardiomyopathy, hyperthyroidism, inflammatory cardiomyopathy, ischemic cardiomyopathy, muscular dystrophy, valvular cardiomyopathy, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic metabolic disease, a cardiomyopathy secondary to a systemic nutritional disease, a coronary artery disease, or a congenital heart disease; or an intrinsic cardiomyopathy like dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM or HOCM), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), noncompaction cardiomyopathy, isolated ventricular non-compaction, mitochondrial myopathy, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or Loeffler endocarditis. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

A 73 year old female complains of muscle cramping and cold sensation down her right leg. A physician determines that the symptoms are due to arteritis of the femoral artery. The woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The woman's condition is monitored and after about 3 weeks of treatment the woman indicates that she has reduced muscle cramping and no cold sensations on her leg. At two and three month check-ups, the woman indicates that she still does not have muscle cramping or cold sensations. This reduction in arteritis symptoms indicates successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from another type of vasculitis, such as, e.g., a Buerger's disease, an arteritis, a cerebral vasculitis, a Churg-Strauss arteritis, a cryoglobulinemia, an essential cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, a giant cell arteritis, a Golfers vasculitis, a Henoch-Schonlein purpura, a hypersensitivity vasculitis, a Kawasaki disease, a phlebitis, a microscopic polyarteritis/polyangiitis, a polyarteritis nodosa, a polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a rheumatoid vasculitis, a Takayasu arteritis, a thrombophlebitis, a Wegener's granulomatosis, a vasculitis secondary to viral infection, or a vasculitis secondary to connective tissue disorder including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relapsing polychondritis, or Behget's disease. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

A 37 year old male complains of chest pains. A physician determines that the pain is due to an endocarditis. The man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the man is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The man's condition is monitored and after about 1 week of treatment the man indicates there is reduced chest pain. At one and three month check-ups, the man indicates that he continues to have no chest pain. This reduction in a endocarditis symptom indicates successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from another type of inflammatory heart disease, such as, e.g., an inflammatory cardiomegaly or a myocarditis. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

A 59 year old female complains about having a shortness of breath and is diagnosed with high blood pressure. A physician determines that the joint stiffness and swelling is due to a hypertensive disease. The woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising ibuprofen as disclosed herein taken twice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PPAR-γ agonist as disclosed herein taken thrice daily. Alternatively, the woman is treated by oral administration a pharmaceutical composition comprising Gemfibrozil as disclosed herein taken twice daily. The woman's condition is monitored and after about 3 weeks of treatment the woman indicates that her breathing is improving and her blood pressure is within the normal range. At two and three month check-ups, the woman indicates that she continues to breathe normally and her blood pressure is within the normal range. This reduction in a hypertensive symptom indicates successful treatment with the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein. A similar type of oral administration of a pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein will be used to treat a patient suffering from a cardiovascular disease, such as, e.g., a coronary heart disease, an ischemic heart disease, a congestive heart failure, a hypertensive heart disease, a valvular heart disease, a hypertension, myocardial infarction, a diabetic cardiac conditions, an aneurysm; an embolism, a dissection, a pseudoaneurysm, a vascular malformation, a vascular nevus, a thrombosis, a varicose vein, or a stroke. In a similar manner, any of the therapeutic compounds such as, e.g., a NSAID like a salicylate derivative NSAID, a p-amino phenol derivative NSAID, a propionic acid derivative NSAID, an acetic acid derivative NSAID, an enolic acid derivative NSAID, a fenamic acid derivative NSAID, a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase (COX) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) inhibitor, a selective cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2) inhibitor; a PPARγ agonist; a nuclear receptor binding agent; or an anti-hyperlipidemic agent like a fibrate, a statin, a tocotrienol, a niacin, a bile acid sequestrants, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, a pancreatic lipase inhibitor, or a sympathomimetic amine, will be formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and administered to the patient as described above.

In closing, it is to be understood that although aspects of the present specification are highlighted by referring to specific embodiments, one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these disclosed embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the subject matter disclosed herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosed subject matter is in no way limited to a particular methodology, protocol, and/or reagent, etc., described herein. As such, various modifications or changes to or alternative configurations of the disclosed subject matter can be made in accordance with the teachings herein without departing from the spirit of the present specification. Lastly, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, which is defined solely by the claims. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to that precisely as shown and described.

Certain embodiments of the present invention are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The inventor expects skilled artisans to employ such variations as appropriate, and the inventors intend for the present invention to be practiced otherwise than specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described embodiments in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the invention unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

Groupings of alternative embodiments, elements, or steps of the present invention are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other group members disclosed herein. It is anticipated that one or more members of a group may be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing a characteristic, item, quantity, parameter, property, term, and so forth used in the present specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about.” As used herein, the term “about” means that the characteristic, item, quantity, parameter, property, or term so qualified encompasses a range of plus or minus ten percent above and below the value of the stated characteristic, item, quantity, parameter, property, or term. Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the specification and attached claims are approximations that may vary. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each numerical indication should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and values setting forth the broad scope of the invention are approximations, the numerical ranges and values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any numerical range or value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements. Recitation of numerical ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate numerical value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value of a numerical range is incorporated into the present specification as if it were individually recited herein.

The terms “a,” “an,” “the” and similar referents used in the context of describing the present invention (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein is intended merely to better illuminate the present invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the present specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

Specific embodiments disclosed herein may be further limited in the claims using consisting of or consisting essentially of language. When used in the claims, whether as filed or added per amendment, the transition term “consisting of” excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claims. The transition term “consisting essentially of” limits the scope of a claim to the specified materials or steps and those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s). Embodiments of the present invention so claimed are inherently or expressly described and enabled herein.

All patents, patent publications, and other publications referenced and identified in the present specification are individually and expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for the purpose of describing and disclosing, for example, the compositions and methodologies described in such publications that might be used in connection with the present invention. These publications are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing in this regard should be construed as an admission that the inventors are not entitled to antedate such disclosure by virtue of prior invention or for any other reason. All statements as to the date or representation as to the contents of these documents is based on the information available to the applicants and does not constitute any admission as to the correctness of the dates or contents of these documents. 

The invention claimed is:
 1. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) one or more statins in an amount of about 1% to 30% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition; b) one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fats in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fats consisting of a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point range of 41° C. to 45° C.; and c) one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic liquid fats in an amount of about 8% to about 40% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable liquid fats being liquid at 20° C. and comprising monoglycerides; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is not a multi-phasic composition; and wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is formulated to be a solid at a temperature of about 15° C. or lower and has a melting point of 30° C. or higher.
 2. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the one or more statins is in an amount of about 1% to about 20% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 3. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat is in an amount of at least 50% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 4. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the monoglycerides are in an amount of less than 35% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 5. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the one or more statins includes Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pitavastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, and Simvastatin.
 6. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the monoglycerides comprise glycerol monomyristoleate, glycerol monopalmitoleate, glycerol monosapienate, glycerol monooleate, glycerol monoelaidate, glycerol monovaccenate, glycerol monolinoleate, glycerol monolinoelaidate, glycerol monolinolenate, glycerol monostearidonate, glycerol monoeicosenoate, glycerol monomeadate, glycerol monoarachidonate, glycerol monoeicosapentaenoate, glycerol monoerucate, glycerol monodocosahexaenoate, or glycerol mononervonate.
 7. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 6, wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable monoglycerides comprises glycerol monolinoleate.
 8. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 2, wherein the one or more statins has is about 1% to about 15% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 9. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 3, wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat is at least 55% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 10. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 9, wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat is at least 60% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 11. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat consisting of consists of a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point range of about 43° C.
 12. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of: a) one or more statins in an amount of about 1% to 30% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition; b) one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fats in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fats consisting of a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point range of 41° C. to 45° C.; and c) one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic monoglycerides in an amount of about 8% to about 40% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable monoglycerides being liquid at 20° C.; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is not a multi-phasic composition; and wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is formulated to be a solid at a temperature of about 15° C. or lower and has a melting point of 30° C. or higher.
 13. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 12, wherein the one or more statins is in an amount of about 1% to 20% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fats is in an amount of at least 50% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition and the one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable monoglycerides is in an amount of less than 35% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition.
 14. A solid solution pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of: a) a statin in an amount of about 1% to 30% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition; b) a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fat in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic hard fat consisting of a mixture of saturated C₁₀-C₁₈ triglycerides having a melting point range of 41° C. to 45° C.; and c) a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophobic monoglyceride in an amount of about 8% to about 40% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutically-acceptable monoglyceride being liquid at 20° C.; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition does not comprise a pharmaceutically-acceptable hydrophilic solvent; wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is not a multi-phasic composition; and wherein the solid solution pharmaceutical composition is formulated to be a solid at a temperature of about 15° C. or lower and has a melting point of 30° C. or higher.
 15. The solid solution pharmaceutical composition according to claim 14, wherein the statin is in an amount of about 1% to 20% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutically-acceptable hard fat is in an amount of at least 50% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition and the pharmaceutically-acceptable monoglyceride is in an amount of less than 35% by weight of the pharmaceutical composition. 